Comments on: Shalom, Jeremy Tyler

By: Blog Of Sport

Blog Of Sport — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:56:06 +0000

In a situation like that its confused ..

By: Jason Buckner

Jason Buckner — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:41:15 +0000

Funny you bring up Utah…did you see @Makhtar_4real Twitter to Jeremy Tyler? “@jeremy_tyler1: being honest is also a skill and a gift of GOD. Maybe all of us don’t have it”

Hilarious. Touch base if you get to Indianapolis next week, office is across the street from Lucas Oil.

By: Evan Schmidt

Evan Schmidt — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:18:54 +0000

In a situation like this, I dont think the agent would be in the wrong for fabricating the fact that he knew entirely what was going on. It saves the agent and agency, and the media would never really find out. It’s doubtful that Tyler would go out of his way to come out with a statement to the media saying, “thats not true, my agent had no idea.”

I also think it’s different than Tiger’s statement in regards to the fact that everyone KNEW Tiger’s statement was untruthful, pre-written, and vague. If you were to give a response to the media about knowing Tyler was planning on returning home, how would they even hint at the fact that you weren’t being honest? There is no way of knowing.

Definitely agreed that his [former] agent was careless in how he handled the situation.

By: Jason Wolf

Jason Wolf — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:33:38 +0000

I couldn’t agree more that the agent needs to offer a better quote to the reporter.

This situation is a disaster. Let’s hope Tyler is not another Leon Smith.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:47:59 +0000

The role of an agent is to do everything possible (legal and ethical) to further the success of his clients. I will speak up in the media if it will somehow, someway benefit my client and not harm him in any way. As an agent you NEVER use the public. You work with the public. Agents come and go, the public eye is there forever. If you cheat the public once, they will end up kicking you out.

I did not see the Mauer press conference, but I have met Mr. Shapiro in the past. He is a talented negotiator. He did not have to add any value to the media’s discussion. His important discussion was with the Twins in their closed-door negotiations. He kept the media busy, which is fine.

Besides compensation, other terms like housing, car, incentives based on performance, flights, buyout clauses, agent fees, are all negotiable in an overseas contract.

By: Preston Knowles

Preston Knowles — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:31:17 +0000

Thanks. I appreciate you always responding to your readers. With Warren, I guess could you comment on the role of an agent – he spoke up in the media and it doesn’t seem like his client asked him to say those things – there was a great article on yahoo discussing the Blazers situation. More generally, when as an agent do you use the public? Also, did you see the Mauer press conference. I respect his advisor Mr. Shaprio, but why did he need to be up at the front and keep talking with hyperbole and not adding anything of real value. Take a back seat I would say if you are an agent, don’t need to be in the spotlight. For the terms, I mean specifically besides the compensation, give some examples – buyout clauses, termination provisions, housing, cars, etc. – transparency remember? Thanks.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:32:31 +0000

I would not claim to be fully aware of what happened unless I were truly aware, but that said, how could reporters beat you to the punch? At least say “no comment.” What do you want me to say about Warren Legarie?

Typically, players overseas are paid monthly. Typically, a team pays the agent 10%. All terms are negotiable…it’s a contract.

Thanks…hopefully I get by without eating any bread.

By: Preston Knowles

Preston Knowles — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:28:49 +0000

Good post. I read in the San Diego Tribune that he fired Wasserman and that Bernie Lee is no longer working with Tyler. Also, if you had no idea what a client did, you would still claim to be fully aware of what happened? I like how you are looking out for your client’s best interests, but your response seems similar to that of Tiger – canned, vague, phony and not truthful. Chalking it up as a learning experience and exuding confidence are great and his agent was silly to say he was speechless – on that note, can you talk about Warren Legarie? Also, for basketball clients, can you let us know what type of negotiation goes into the contract? Are they paid monthly, more than $20,000 a month? An agent gets 10% right? What terms are negotiable? Good luck in the upcoming Drafts! Happy Passover.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:56:40 +0000

Definitely not by claiming ignorance. I would say that I am well aware as to what went on. That while Jeremy did not have the type of season he had hoped for going over to play with Maccabi Haifa, he was able to grow as a person and gain skill on the court, which will be beneficial for teams in the future. That we are actively seeking future playing opportunities for Jeremy and that we are fully confident in his ability as a professional basketball player.

I also definitely wouldn’t say that I am speechless, disappointed, or frustrated.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:51:49 +0000

Hey Darren! How would you have handled the media in this situation?

Thanks,
Michael