08-22-2023, 01:30 PM
(08-22-2023, 01:05 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: This can't be the answer, or more players would simply opt to not have them. Agents will typically do more than just negotiate contracts. They run lead on marketing opportunities and sponsorships as well. They are also more familiar with the intricacies of how to advantageously set up a contract for the players. They definitely provide a benefit for the players.
Fans see agents as an unnecessary evil, mere impediments to their favorite star playing for their favorite team for cheap. They're cast as a cartoon devil who owns the player's soul and sits on his shoulder telling him to hold out. But professional sports are a complicated business and a player needs to have representation looking out for their needs and to maximize their earnings, acting a bit like a bulldozing parent. Now, some may get away with acting on their own behalf, but I'd imagine most would be out of their depth in that regard. It's like that old adage: a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.
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