Klutch Sports Group's Rich Paul (Extended Cut)

We talk to Klutch Sports founder Rich Paul about starting his career selling throwbacks and moving on to sports management, LeBron to the Knicks, the realism in movies like Jerry Maguire, and athletes being represented by people more like themselves.
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[@AStoic-th4hr]

He exemplifies that “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity"

[@ebz3001]

m. f. word....

[@MH-et4bo]

When he said “there used to be a saying someone who looks like you can’t represent you” that struck a nerve it matters that the best player in the game has a young black agent. If he can handle LeBrons affairs he can handle anyone else in the league.

[@marcuscooper8595]

Rich might be the best guest yet! Dropped some jewels.

[@dondilly6117]

M.K. Cooper rich n maverick

[@kmmmmmk537]

The Reddit guy was decent as well. At least in terms of being surprising.

[@MH-et4bo]

Gave me chills. Nothing like giving hungry young men an opinion.

[@JahRandom]

Whoa There I agree. I personally don't give two shits about Reddit but I liked that interview a lot.

[@kmmmmmk537]

Low key the random behind the scenes guys make for better interviews than most of the celebrities. The world can have only so many entertainers, and the only reason they're so rich is that there are so few of them. The brand is strong and uplifting.

[@s.d.clinton4429]

I'm not a sports fan so I don't know who this gentleman's story. Listening to him, his approach to sports management is like a father raising his son. His method is honesty ... what a concept! I'll have to start following his story. Other management companies should sit up and listen to Mr. Paul. Impressive!

[@WhenItsHalfPastFive]

*THE BRAND IS STRONG*

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Give me five on the black hand side

[@danielvigil6773]

no he's a punk I had fire b4 that punk hes a punk I still have mine punk

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Daniel Vigil but do you know how they make white milk turn into yellow butter?

[@danielvigil6773]

+Artisan Windchimes u know how 2 tie a shoe?

[@danielvigil6773]

+Daniel Vigil lol he never was in Chi bet I'll pull and my cuzins balled him in Denver

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Once a man, twice a child. Damn, that's deeper than Jerry Springer's Final Thought. (RIP Stuart Scott)

[@wiz_dropbomb2134]

Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot can you explain me this comment

[@wiz_dropbomb2134]

Mc LBJ who are you talking to

[@Caramelynx23]

Damn.. my mom always said that…. Woah.. 🤯

[@naujud216]

Always respected Rich from playing with him back in the day. Dude made me a better player. Glad to see him doing his thing

[@Robbbyyyyy]

Fitting that Rich is on the show on June 19th. 2nd anniversary of the Cavs winning the title.

[@lavbambino]

Rich always giving that free knowledge. I need all his information

[@miadeathwish]

Shout out to Walter's in downtown ATL. Classic spot. One of the locations the fueled ATATF. Stay woke!

[@gobot581]

Hearing all of Lebrons teams story makes Phil Jacksons comments sound eve crazier. These are hustlers who were making it either way. Lebron just helped them to a whole new level

[@kingnatesr.5078]

He helped himself, LeBron just gave him a larger platform! He's made certain sacrifices for LeBron, that doesn't show up on paper. So they've actually helped eachother, to be fair.

[@parkerbrother12]

Great interview and you guys just let him drop some nuggets too! Great interview!

[@briandarden3652]

NCAA watched this interview and plotted from then on. S/O to Rich Paul da 🐐.

[@intendedexpression6609]

Dude represents so many huge NBA stars

[@DemetriusOnTheMove]

What's wrong with that? Drew Townhouse, The Poshan Brothers & IMG Sports? Hea a Black Man that can relate to the players

[@velmano9191]

Thank LeBron James...players see this guy, they really see LeBron. It ain't him. He's just a front.

[@oneloveonebeing]

learning alot about rich paul, born hustler

[@oceansinheaven]

Powerful dude. Great insight.

[@fadethechannel]

Damn this was a good interview

[@ChennyBritt]

Absolute inspiration. This man is transforming the industry.

[@theunseenghost]

Black excellence.

[@ebz3001]

Wisdom. Proud of that black man.

[@JJC_94]

insightful

[@jayclist5959]

The Brand is Strong!!

[@theniteowlshowpodcast1806]

👑 nothing but respect

[@llabronco]

That off-center main camera shot just so the Viceland logo is visible is really starting to bother me.

[@davidconnor5874]

Well, you're in luck. I got news for ya... Lol!

[@happymeals123]

Lol they said fuck it the show is ending, we gotta make sure everyone remembers viceland

[@javydobles7492]

y did u point this out, i didnt notice it till now

[@llabronco]

David Connor haha good point

[@llabronco]

Javy Dobles you'll never unsee it!

[@rickmason6157]

Super O.G. intelligent, leader! Salute.

[@no-yj2cf]

Dude doesn't look a day over 27

[@judoxx8877]

Rich Paul 😘 wha gwan!

[@dominicmane2907]

Rich wearin palm angels 3 years ago 💪🏾

[@Mrken2786]

He’s gonna have the biggest migraine of his life finding a new home for JR smith and Tristan Thompson...😫😂

[@RoodyCall]

charlotte will take tristan lol and my suns we can give jr a second chance at life

[@donnellthurmond9008]

kenneth phillips aad

[@javfantv3722]

Finding a new home will be easy. Finding a new team with that contract will be difficult lol

[@lamarodom98]

He basically confirmed levron gone lol

[@lamarodom98]

I say he goes to the lakers

[@davidconnor5874]

He also seemed to confirm that Lebron got more gifts when he was an amateur than the ones he was busted with back in 2002.

[@MH-et4bo]

David Connor they all do. The kid had 90 million from nikey before he signed his first contract

[@deepdownderryl]

LAAMMAAAR

[@stephenmarte9929]

130 views baby

[@teetimingit]

Question: What's the best way to contact Rich Paul?

[@dsp8884]

Rich!

[@dsp8884]

Mero had to nix that n#&&@ use. That's a professional my guy.

[@iAM_EC3]

This desus if he still had a hairline 👳🏾‍♂️

[@danielvigil6773]

he's a fake ass he's a clown I rocked vc b4 this clown

[@danielvigil6773]

some 1 get at me with this fake punk I still have u beat punk ur fake and a punk come on desus smh get the real

[@antg3550]

Daniel Vigil are you ok Daniel

[@ZiirFaytal]

Daniel Vigil Who hurt you bro lmao

[@TjayK2]

Daniel Vigil you're off the shits

[@cryptosiris8231]

Call this video "Name Droppin"

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

I was watching to see if they spoke about X, I have been looking up episodes around that time to hear them report on him but cant locate it, have they reported on XXXTENTACION death or life even?

[@xaviersparade2471]

Lebron has to come on next

[@MH-et4bo]

Pensacola Slim nope they still haven’t interviewed Randy Mims the fourth horseman

[@robertanderson5890]

distant replay is the store i think he talking about .... atl ppl help me out

[@MrBUGS713]

Reminds me of Dave Free.

[@jr_notorious3098]

YERRRRR

[@DonavanMcdabb]

It’s looking shaky for Eric Bledsoe in Milwaukee 👀

[@djdeac]

Talk about grown man b.i.. Who wouldn’t want this brother and his team repping them?

[@iAM_EC3]

RIPX

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

I was watching to see if they spoke about X, I have been looking up episodes around that time to hear them report on him but cant locate it, have they reported on XXXTENTACION death or life even?

[@WestsideMob]

I cant wait for that LeBron Hollywood Nights Jersey to release #lakersnation

[@JuanGomez-tr7pq]

Dam some of the guest y’all bring drop knowledge on those rainbows

[@Jayhova89]

wearing that purple! lol lol

[@kc1hotboy]

13:43 this dude. #boss #ceo

[@Behzey2fly]

cut the table in half for each of you and get another one but a bit bigger na mean

[@rickyspanish5130]

Top ten 🌈

[@MH-et4bo]

Ricky Spanish black excellence

[@rubenlopez2764]

Y'all got Lebrons agent on the show? damn should of asked him where LeBron finna go

[@puffythefam4225]

Ruben Lopez they low-key did but swerved them lol

[@MH-et4bo]

Puffy The fam he doesn’t know. But his got his rookie from this draft with him and I think that’s sweet

[@puffythefam4225]

Mc LBJ true lol

[@silviodg1493]

That outfit says LeBron is going to LA.

[@GBullockNC]

PosseGang GangGang

[@MH-et4bo]

A Green omg! Do you remember that shit with Phil?

[@jmoney3371]

AD to the lakers

[@bodega-hive7996]

Hey guys love YU

[@nnenne4]

I wish they asked about the Kardashian/Jenner curse

[@MLGvictoryyy]

RIP X

[@wuttipornsuksuchit8195]

sanders sides

[@kristophermiles4708]

RIP WES UNSELD

[@McChillson]

Who's here after the #RichPaulRule ??

[@shotbynolan1705]

The brand is so brolic the NCAA lurkers watched this interview to implement the Rich Paul rule.

[@mrj5695]

Oh shit the brand is profitable. Check mergers and acquisitions.

[@Jazzguitar00]

750 views? Wtf is going on here, the show hasn't ended yet!

[@AStoic-th4hr]

Jazzguitar00 yeah it is ending, they have a show on Showtime starting soon! But i don't think that is what you meant!

[@s.d.clinton4429]

How old is he? He is too wise for his years.

[@jazminmorris5745]

Idk how he's an agent, his talking style is very choppy and all over the place

[@jazminmorris5745]

D1nonly1 I know but he is supposed to seem confident and like he's sure of what he's doing. Imagine you're in a meeting with millions on the line and your agent is stuttering and can't seem to find his words. It's probably just being on TV or not used to this style of talking. Idk

[@BluDrop5]

I think it's just the way Midwesterners talk...

[@riotcity908]

The brand could be more illustrious. Boring.

[@evilgenius151]

Boring interview

[@RollTheDiceEnt.]

MnGambit89 he dropped a lot of jewels and is a very wise man. But if it ain’t bullshit you ain’t entertained smh open your ears and eyes young bull