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.
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.