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Nightmare Clients for the Week of July 16th-July 23rd

We miss DetlefSam Perkins and Detlef Schrempf, step to the side. Your one-time Seattle Supersonics teammate, Shawn Kemp is busy ruining his image after helping you to a 64-18 record in 1995-1996. Before we get into the nightmare clients, please enjoy this clip of Kobe Bryant picking off Detlef Schrempf in 1999. I think I speak for everyone out there…we miss you Detlef. And now, your nightmare clients of the week!

1. Shawn Kemp

Remember when Shawn Kemp checked into a rehab clinic in 2001 to curb his cocaine addiction? Seems like yesterday. Anyway, Kemp has recently decided that possession is the way to go. In 2005, he was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana, and on Friday, he was charged once again for possession of marijuana [Former All-Star Kemp charged with drug possession]. The real question, Mr. Kemp., is did you really think it was a smart idea to possess marijuana while driving without a license plate? Yeah…

2. Matthias Askew

Football players are large…especially defensive tackles. So when a police officer is trying to arrest a defensive tackle and he resists, sometimes the Taser has to be used [DT Askew latest Bengal in trouble with authorities]. Is it really that big of a deal to move an illegally parked car and show a cop your identification? There have been 4 Bengals charges with criminal offenses as of late. The Bengals do not need any more bad PR. In addition, if you are on the team, try not to do anything stupid in the near future, because I have a distinct feeling that the media will expose it and amplify it.

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By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.