Tag Archives: O.J. Mayo

Fri, Aug 14 2009
O.J. Mayo’s Search Ends With Smitty

O.J. Mayo’s Search Ends With Smitty

O.J. Mayo’s search for a new agent may have un-officially come to a close.  Mayo cannot actually sign a new NBPA licensed advisor until fifteen days after his firing of Leon Rose and CAA.  But... 

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Thu, Aug 13 2009
Mayo Is Searching For A New Combo Of Advisors

Mayo Is Searching For A New Combo Of Advisors

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Yesterday, Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal tweeted that O.J. Mayo, the Memphis Grizzlies guard going into his sophomore season in the NBA, has dropped both his marketing agency and contractual advisor. ... 

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Tue, Jul 21 2009
Is Creative Artists Agency Unstoppable?

Is Creative Artists Agency Unstoppable?

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After reading the article I wrote yesterday on CAA’s acquisition of CSMG’s President, Henry Thomas, and all of his clients, I realized that I did not spend enough time talking about the implications... 

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Fri, Jun 19 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/19/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/19/09)

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This Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up is coming to you from the capitol of Florida: Tallahassee.  Yesterday, I woke up (actually barely even slept because of chirping birds all night) at roughly 6 a.m.... 

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Thu, Jun 11 2009
USC Would Take The Floyd If It Came With No Mayo

USC Would Take The Floyd If It Came With No Mayo

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O.J. Mayo has affected a lot of peoples lives.  He has given the town of Memphis hope that one day the Grizzlies will be a contender.  He gave BDA Sports Management a scare when there were allegations... 

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Mon, Sep 1 2008
Running Calvin Andrews Into Trouble

Running Calvin Andrews Into Trouble

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Life was good for Calvin Andrews and BDA Sports.  They had locked up O.J. Mayo and were ready for another successful NBA draft.  Then came the news that O.J. Mayo had received money from Rodney Guillory,... 

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Wed, Jul 16 2008
The Guillory Effect

The Guillory Effect

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Besides the NBA Draft, the summer is not looked at as a time to watch Men’s basketball, except if you’re an agent or “runner” like Rodney Guillory. If you have not heard the name Rodney Guillory... 

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Fri, Jul 11 2008
Jennings Sets Precedent, Heading Overseas

Jennings Sets Precedent, Heading Overseas

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Darren recently penned an article titled, Brandon Jennings Is Done Before One that described the predicament 18-year-old Oak Hill graduate Brandon Jennings was faced with.  Jennings decision was then... 

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Thu, Jul 3 2008
Grading The NBA Draft (By Agencies)

Grading The NBA Draft (By Agencies)

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It has been a week since ESPN delightfully covered the 2008 NBA Draft.  Adam Silver has never had as many people cheer for him in his life (if you did not see the second round, then you have no idea what... 

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Thu, Jun 26 2008
NBA Draft Links Leading Up To The First Pick

NBA Draft Links Leading Up To The First Pick

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Reminding all of you in the Chicago area to listen in on my interview with The Region Buzz Sports Show (1230AM WJOB) at 6 p.m. CST.  For everyone else, make sure to check it out when it is eventually... 

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Wed, Jun 25 2008
Love-in New York

Love-in New York

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With the 2008 NBA draft only days away, the trade rumors and pre-draft jitters by teams have already begun to fly around the league.  One rumor that we are starting to hear that may be a real possibility... 

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Fri, Jun 6 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Only one day and six rounds done with the MLB Amateur Draft…and I am already winded. Day two is today, which contains 44 more rounds. Time to get prepped. I leave you with some good links that... 

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Tue, May 27 2008
Interview With The Agent: BJ Armstrong

Interview With The Agent: BJ Armstrong

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On the heels of an excellent interview with Leigh Steinberg, I was approached by a close friend of BJ Armstrong. The friend requested that I take the time to interview the 1989 first-round pick of the... 

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Fri, May 23 2008
BDA Sandwiched With Mayo?

BDA Sandwiched With Mayo?

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Honestly, the day I leave for a ten day trip to Israel, this happens? Anyone who knows me well, understands that I hate white foods (vanilla not included). I am not a fan of sour cream, despise cottage... 

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Tue, May 13 2008
Short and Sweet 2: The OJ Edition

Short and Sweet 2: The OJ Edition

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“He (OJ Mayo) played within the rules of the game; and this is the game, runners, agents, shoe companies, other elements, this is the game. He had no other choice but to play it.” -Louis Johnson,... 

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Mon, May 12 2008
Running a Relationship

Running a Relationship

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“The key to this business,” Dicky Fox told Jerry Maguire, “is personal relationships.” But when do said relationships start? And what do they entail? For Louis Johnson and Rodney... 

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Fri, Apr 18 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Cool news: I am scheduled to have an interview with Leigh Steinberg on Monday to discuss his efforts in promoting a cause to prevent, appropriately diagnose and treat sports concussions. Not so cool news:... 

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Thu, Apr 10 2008
The Wash Up

The Wash Up

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OJ is in! With March Madness over, the top players are making a choice whether to play on at their respective colleges’ or move on to the NBA. One of the players who hadn’t made his choice... 

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