Last September, New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball ended his brief stints with Creative Artists Agency and Roc Nation to join Rich Paul's Klutch Sports. For Ball, it's his first big independent decision.
Now, on Sunday's episode of “Ball in the Family,” the Pelicans playmaker shared why he chose to sign with Klutch Sports. According to him, it was a decision that he made on his own, with no influence from his father.
“I think signing with Klutch was a good step for me just because I got make that decision 100% myself. I think Rich (Paul) has a ton of influence, so I’m definitely (with) my career in his hands,” Ball shared (via USA Today).
With regards to Rich Paul, Lonzo Ball expressed his admiration for the agent's perspective on things. Apart from his career as a professional basketball player, Ball seems interested in other ventures as well, and he believes Paul and Klutch will help him tap into these co-curricular activities.
“I had a meeting with Rich that was good. I really just wanted to make the decision for myself. I feel like everything else been kind of like the whole family thing but I wanted to do what was best, that I felt, for me. I like the way he approaches things. I think they’ll open up a lot of doors off the court as well,” the Pelicans guard added.
“Rich has a ton of connections. He’s not only helped me in the basketball world, he’s helping me off the court as well. Whether it’s music, clothing, art, anything, he’s definitely going to help me out. Like I said, I’m happy that he’s on my team and I think it was a win-win across the board.”
Kluth Sports was founded by Paul—LeBron James' childhood friend—in 2012. Apart from James, several big-name clients of the agency are Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Trae Young, Draymond Green and John Wall, among others.
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