Forget about the silly rumor about William Wesley (aka Worldwide Wes) packaging John Calipari and LeBron James together to potential NBA owner suitors. I don’t put much, if any, value into that claim. Instead, watch the video below because it is an interesting view on William Wesley, who has been covered (barely) on this blog. Wes is very low key, so any type of interview is worth a link or an embed. Rob Parker of ESPN is in Wes’ circle, so he is able to give a good account of what he does and how he does it, but as is the case with everyone else who is asked the question of how William Wesley earns his money, Parker says he has no idea. It is not mentioned in the video below, but William Wesley recently signed a deal with CAA, so he will be paid along with Leon Rose when LeBron signs his next contract.
A Worldwide Wes Mention
- Post author By Darren Heitner
- Post date May 19, 2010
- 4 Comments on A Worldwide Wes Mention
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.
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4 replies on “A Worldwide Wes Mention”
This is a little bit off topic but I am puzzled by the implication that anyone would need a “package” deal with LeBron and Calipari. Why would Calipari be a highly sought after NBA coach? Why is he even a desirable NBA coach? He isn’t. And why would LeBron want to link his future to Calipari just because they have the same agent? That makes no sense.
I hadn’t heard he signed a deal with CAA…but won’t that kill his ability to talk to HS and NCAA players, which is part of the reason why he is who he is? Now that he is signed with CAA he will be watched over much more carefully than when he was just WWWes. Seems like a weird move for him….they must have a paid a lot because I’m sure he gets plenty from his NBA boys.
It definitely made me even more surprised when CAA didn’t get John Wall. But we have to remember – the company is putting almost all of its resources into this year’s free agency. Representing Wade, LeBron, and Bosh in the same year of free agency is no small task.
Very true…it just seems odd that “freelancer” like WWWes that lives by freedom is going to be tied down by being on payroll by the biggest sports agency in America. They missed on everyone from UK this year right? I am guessing Cousins is staying with the lowkey guy he signed with.