(07-31-2019, 04:24 PM)Adam2012 Wrote:

(07-31-2019, 11:57 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: I also wonder how much a greedy agent is factoring into this impasse.

No, no, no, don't try that "it's his agent" thing. Yan is an adult. Unless you have proof showing otherwise I think we have to assume the player is in control. It's his life. Unless you buy into the stereotype that they're all just dumb jocks.

Besides, agents don't make perhaps as much as you may think, percentage wise. They make more in volume than from an individual player - especially a player in a small market who has few opportunities for outside income.

Why do you have an agent then?  The agent's job is to get him the best contract.  He's also going to do his best to convince his client that he is correct.  If he thought he was incorrect, he could just as easily fire him.  If you don't think an agent has a HUGE impact on his client's...especially a young player... thinking, you're delusional.

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