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Shabbat Shalom: Special Saturday Wrap-Up

Post author By Darren Heitner
Post date August 9, 2008

It is only considered special because I am a day late in posting this, due to a non-existent internet connection in my new house till now. Which leads me to mention that I have moved into a new house (well, it’s rather old, but new to me and my three roommates) right near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. I walk outside and I am staring at the law school. Definitely cannot complain about the location. I still do not have a working television in my room and am typing from a very slow internet connection, but in due time, my house will look normal and I will get back to a regular posting schedule. For now, enjoy some of the links that I missed over the past week.

Basketball

Shawn Kemp sits down for a one-on-one interview. Discusses everything from loving the feeling of slamming on opponents to dealing with drugs [Shawn Kemp: Confirms Rumors].
CAA would make a cool $5 million per year if this ever happened [Source: LeBron would consider European offer of $50 million a year or more].
And Rob Pelinka would make the same type of commission on this deal [NBA’s Worst Fears Realized: Kobe Would Leave to Play in Italy for $50 Million a Year].
This should be a big signing if the 76ers are also able to lock up Andre Iguodala [76ers re-sign free agent guard Louis Williams].
I find it interesting that Self’s base salary is only $229,900, but in actually, he should earn so much more [Kansas signs Self to new 10-year, $30 million contract].
The Chinese continue to show love for Kobe Bryant [Best Selling NBA Jerseys In China].

Football

An example of why an agent is so important in the negotiation process [Grant ends holdout, agrees to terms on 4-year deal with Pack].
Former NFL player and future 1L law student, Courtney Van Buren, has a blog. I suggest you check it out [Country As Cotton].

Baseball

He is the only reason my fantasy team is not in dead last [D-Backs sign Haren through 2012].

Olympics

Speedo should give Phelps $1 million just for shaving off the handlebars [It’s All Speedo’s Cash For Michael Phelps].

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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.