Rich Paul On Becoming One Of The Most Powerful Agents In Sports and Representing LeBron James 

bro got a degree in yapphysics

30 minutes in and I dunno what I'm supposed to be listening for or what direction Rich wants to take this conversation 😂

I used to see him at Heat games years before Lebron played there. This guy used to navigate the entire stadium shaking hands and making friends. True Hustler.

"Instagram makes you judge somebody from their appearance, not from their experience" Rich was just spitting facts on this pod

A retired GM would be great. It would be interesting to talk about how they construct rosters, deal with trades, navigate media, contract negotiations, drafts, players that dont pan out to expectations, front office mindset differences compared to coaches and players, etc.

More of these agent interviews JJ. Also get a g league player on the pod too. Would be some very interesting dialogue.

Rich is a great story teller but I was hoping for a bit more insight into the business.. bro does not know when to stop cause he’ll go 5 stories deep and make u forget what point he was tryna make LOL

Interview starts 16:25

He has so many thoughts it was hard to follow but what a mannnnn sick interview!!

Jj knew his 3p% immediately 😂

This was a great monologue from Rich Paul

JJ’s podcast is one of the best currently on RU-vid. With a great co-host who listens and know the sport, and with insightful guest speakers.

I’ve never heard any guest talk more without actually saying much of anything

1st time I've been completely lost listening to an episode. I was excited for this one too..

Bros a professional yapper

One of my most favourite of JJ’s podcasts. Just insane stories and yapping from Rich Paul 😂 It actually kept me intrigued the whole time

Nothing to say other than this was incredible. THANK YOU JJ

When Rich speaks, I listen. So many gems and motivation 💎

I’m 35 minutes and this is the one of the best pods of the year

I think we can still have icons. I think Kobe is an icon. I don't know if it is related to how he passed. The Legend of Kobe's career in addition to his short post-basketball career impacted so many. Kobe's mentality is living on and just how he pursued greatness in life and basketball; the mamba mentality created greatness. Even in the internet era, I think Kobe managed to be an Icon.

Just in time for my 2 hour drive back home👂🫡

I've never heard anyone talk THIS much, without saying a damn thing.

Homie was capping and JJ knew it.

Watching 2 months late, but this is one of the most profounding basketball related podcast I've ever had. Rich's life speaks volume on turning the difficulties of life into meaning.

Perfect timing

First episode I couldn't finish...

Man I love this podcast so much.

Great show, Dope outro too!

I’m immersed in Rich Paul’s book and find it compelling, but it feels like the narrative could extend beyond its current scope. While it effectively captures a small part of Rich’s life, a sequel could delve into broader aspects, offering inspiration for those facing similar struggles. Additionally, exploring Rich’s journey through the corporate landscape and highlighting stories of triumph could resonate with a larger audience. Meeting LeBron was pivotal, yet it shouldn’t overshadow his profound impact on the sports agent business through hard work and transcendent business strategies. Which is why I think he shouldn’t avoid talking about him but leaning into that part of his life. Serendipity happened but he still worked hard. It’s ok to get an opportunity.

Interesting video, thanks, enjoyed it.

Great pod, Rich always gives you insight on what’s actually real in this game

Yea I equally appreciated and enjoyed the interview but also would’ve loved to hear more about the journey from ‘idea inception, to execution’. Was he an autodidact regarding the CBA? What portion of the business did he study first? What books or references non-related to basketball did he use to formulate his business? Etc.

In addition to the book’s current content, I anticipated insights into pivotal moments like Rich’s most important phone call and his role as a board member at UTA. Exploring the inception of Klutch Sports and the qualities crucial in building his team would provide valuable context. A glimpse into Rich’s typical day and how his street knowledge applies to the corporate world could offer a unique perspective. Stories about meeting Mav Carter, the initial days in LA, and navigating the corporate landscape at CAA would enrich the narrative. Additionally, encounters with other notable figures on his journey to becoming a power broker would add depth to the book.

I like the story telling, but I’m already almost 35 mins in and I haven’t hear JJ or Tommy say NUN. Gotta know when to give other people the floor man 🤣

Rich Paul is doing it right right now.

Fantastic interview, good stuff Rich

Great conversation

Been loving these guests recently

Rich spoke more in detail on this show than others I have seen. Great interview 🔥

The song Rich was referencing was Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest Those issues in the song still run rampant within our broken systematic government til this day. That song was created in 2000.

thanks jj

Love the early upload

Interview 🔥🔥

Been listening to your Pod and I can't believe that I'm not subscribed. 😂

Dope outro when the Beat Hit

I’m not gonna lie Rich Paul is successful but man he said a whole bunch of nothing in this interview lol

Let’s go JJ ❤

Good guest JJ fr

Hearing Rich comment about rob pelinka was very interesting.

They mentioned D Rose in the opening segment, would love to see a full interview with him

Do people not know Rich met Bron from hustling. Dude is a born hustler. Selling vintage jerseys at the airport and bron asked for one. I bet half the people saying he’s rich cause of bron, wouldn’t have any of the hustle or business intellect to even try to become half the agent he has. put some repek on Rich Paul.

He needs his own like 30-45 min. podcast 👏🏾

Add a new word to my vocabulary with every episode

JJ that shirt is fresh out the box😂

For all of you insinuating or just saying essentially that “rich said nothing” in this interview, I have to either conclude that A.) You did not comprehend well or care to comprehend, B.) The subtle cultural inferences he was constantly making just went over your head, or C.) You’re just trolling. Throughout the interview his main points seemed to be about how him growing up in the inner city served as a guide for him to navigate this life, and that he uses many of the principles he learned from there (including his code of ethics) to help shape his current business model. He was constantly eluding to the crabs in a barrel mentality within the black community and how much more can be accomplished if we did not have this (his story about his friend in the steel business or how Rich Kleiman called him following the 1+1 deal, etc.). He talked about how although he had to essentially build this from the grown up, mentorship and apprenticeship is vital for becoming what you aspire to be when it’s offered, you just have to see an inspiration as someone to learn from and not simply competition. He also references how that mentality stems from inner city trauma. He talks about the work it takes to build a business and how he was a pioneer of the business landscape in the agency game. He talks about the importance of trust in these business relationships and how his moral code can allow for a more trusting partnership with clients, and in turn that trust is typically rewarded with better outcomes (cite: the Eric Bledsoe story, the AD story, etc.). And much more. So I would challenge you all to actually listen to comprehend, recognize implicit biases or certain cultural ignorances you may have, and then rewatch the interview and soak up game 💯

Guys Rick Paul enters at 16:30

JJ look like he holding back laughter the whole pod

Theres a lot of inspiration in this conversation. I love wordy people so this changed my perception of Rich in a good way.

Any new insights on the Nerlens Noel constract dispute?

Rich dropping 💎. I picked up everything he was dropping. You dig

thats actually hilarious about the wine-deebo. 😂

What a fantastic and engaging interview. Massive fan of Rich after this, what a great story and straight down the line.

This guy would be a footlocker manager if not for Bron.

Mobb Deep survival of the fittest. Mad respect. late 90s hip hop anthem

JJ DOES KNOW that Memphis will be a MONSTER come playoff time😂😂👀 4:56

We are getting closer to a LeBron episode. Need a LeBron episode ASAP.

😂 JJ trying to wrap the show for 15 mins 1:49:05

Good assessment of Zion on defense.

Rich comes off as a capper to me 🧢🧢🧢

I’m locked in.

Not sure what the dummies are complaining about. The content is not delivered the way some might expect it to be, but there is gold everywhere in this conversation.

Great interview, JJ’s starting to get pretty well rounded with his guests. I just think he should get some older players, I’d love to see Tmac on here.

Personally, this was one of my favourite episodes of the pod - along with the Steph interview. Running a business (as well as being a Dallas Mavericks fan) I found Rich to be super insightful. More business of basketball oriented pods would be excellent JJ (Agents / GMs / front office / shoe companies)!

probably the best episode yet

can you clip they care more about looks in the tunnel clip

brett brown would be gas on the pod

Rich Paul trying not to victimize himself talking about a question on nba deals Level: impossible

Only thing I took from this interview is Richard thinks he invented the jump shot

👍🏾✌🏾👌🏾Yo, Rich is THAT dude! Man, I wish I could sit and talk with him! 🙏🏾

The sad thing is Rich is speaking a language that a lot of JJs audience won’t understand that’s why you see the jokes and disrespect in the comments along with JJ saying let’s talk about something else smh now I see why jj made those ignorant comments about Coach Prime because he don’t get it this use to be one of my favorite pods salute to y’all tho

key financial tips kids: 1:43:08 - 1:43:35

LFG JJ

Your watching three masters at work 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

🎉RP jacket self-promotion product placement is good for biz. Not sure where his one liner fits, "My grandmother had 12 kids. My mom had 3 kids. Does That Make My Mom Less of a Woman???" weird analogy.

They werent kidding when they said they only asked 5 questions lmao

Rich sounds like Katt Williams

Keegan Murray

1:03:27 😂😂😂 he can’t give the keys away

Bruh this could’ve easily been a 3 hour episode n I would’ve listened to the whole thing

Pistons stay catching strays on this pod 😅 you’ll see

All these Rich Paul haters in the comments saying he didn't say much is hilarious 😂 he was long winded but he had a lot of gems in what he said. You probably just didn't comprehend. Your loss.

Rich Paul is on a world tour rn!😆

My question would of been how in the world do you have all this time to manage all these caliber players?

JJ got paid for nothing in podcast. His job was to nod his only. Rich spoke the whole interview without any questions asked. Rich is a good story teller. Now I want the book.

Every 2 seconds JJ Reddick says “ ahh” it’s very frustrating nobody does it as much as him.

$80 for a hoodie is crazy

something really comic about rich saying "anyways"

no doubt he has a brilliant mind and a wealth of knowledge but god damn is it hard to just get a straight answer from him

A man true to his word and motives. Massive respect to Mr. Paul 👏🏻

The disrespect to the pistons WE UP THIS YEAR DETROITTTTTTTTT 😊