Ben Simmons announces hiring of LeBron's agent, Rich Paul
The projected No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA draft has decided who will represent him as a pro.
Former LSU forward Ben Simmons, who officially declared for the draft on Monday, confirmed Wednesday what was reported earlier this month: Rich Paul will be his agent.
Ben Simmons, consensus No. 1 pick, officially announces on @uninterrupted that he's hired Rich Paul of Klutch Sports for representation.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 23, 2016
Paul's Klutch Sports agency is best-known for representing LeBron James, but in recent years its ranks have swelled to include a stable of high-profile talent, including John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, and Tristan Thompson.
Paul has developed a reputation for being a stubborn and tenacious negotiator, particularly with his handling of Bledsoe and Thompson's restricted free agency the past two summers.
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