Comments on: Running a Relationship

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:51:55 +0000

I actually had a long convo with somebody in the industry last night and he asked what my feelings were on this situation. I believe that JB is mostly right. We must ascribe to the theory that you are innocent until proven guilty. Calvin Andrews may have not known that money was being transferred to Mayo. However, we must also start demanding accountability. The ignorance excuse cannot last forever.

By: J

Fri, 30 May 2008 21:29:57 +0000

I can’t say that I know the entire extent of what went on in this situation but I can say that I’ve Know Calvin Andrews both personally and professionally for almost 20 years. Mr. Andrews is one of the most honest, ethical and moral individuals I’ve ever had met and is as well intentioned as they come in a business full of corruption, greed, and power. I knew it would be difficult for a trustworthy, honorable, kind person to move into a career filled with unscrupulous, corrupt, self serving characters, but hoped Mr. Andrews would be able to remain untouched and unaffected by those negative influences surrounding him. It’s almost an impossibility to completely avoid any dealings or encounters with these dishonest individuals at some point and not be judged by association. Please keep an open mind and withhold opinions until all the facts are in, and it is proven one way or another with verifiable and accurate information. And give Calvin Andrews the benefit of the doubt and judge him on his long history of professionalism, sincerity and honesty in all his dealings both personal and professional. JB

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By: Kenji Summers

Kenji Summers — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:25:06 +0000

What can the NBAPA do? The relationship was established a long time ago and as a point of clarity wasn’t Louis Johnson (the informant) convicted for selling narcotics? Do people really believe everything he is saying? Also excuse my ad hominem argumentation, but does everyone here really believe everything Mr. Johnson is saying?

Terrible situation for OJ, I have seen too many from my own city put in his situation.

By: Matthew Allinson

Matthew Allinson — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:51:33 +0000

Personally, I don’t think anything will happen to Duffy and BDA. The only thing the NBAPA might do is give them a little slap on the wrists behind closed doors. Let’s be honest with ourselves, whether right or wrong, this is the business of agent representation, and the PA knows it. Whether they are going to do anything about it is a different question.

By: Navtej Kohli

Navtej Kohli — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:43:40 +0000

I think that NBA should suspend BDA as it will be an example for all the others and will prevent them from conducting these illegal activities.

By: Matthew Allinson

Matthew Allinson — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:01:41 +0000

Check out the latest entry on the Real Athlete Blog about O.J.’s situation.

http://www.accessathletes.com/blog/blogdisplay.cfm?blogid=56

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:12:49 +0000

I don’t think the nba will suspend the company just because of the stars that are clients to BDA ( steve nash, Carmelo, etc..) I think they should fine BDA around 600k (3 times the amount they spent on mayo). Its a tough situation because their relationship started in 5 years ago, so it is kind of sick to see what some agencies will do in order to lock up a client. I hope to see the rules tighten up in the future and really start to penalize these unethical and illegal actions that some agencies take part in.

By: Austin

Austin — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:19:21 +0000

My question is, what do you think the NBPA will do to BDA and Bill Duffy and Calvin Andrews? Will the NBDA decide to suspend BDA as a company, Bill Duffy and Calvin Andrews individually, or do nothing at all?