Murray State point guard Ja Morant has chosen to be represented by agent Jim Tanner, president of Tandem Sports and Entertainment. Morant just completed an electric sophomore season, averaging an impressive 24.5 points, 10.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds before putting up a triple-double in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament against Marquette. […]
According to SBJ, Maryland center, Diamond Stone, has signed with Tandem Sports & Entertainment for his representation in the 2016 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-11, 255 pound Stone did not have to go very far from the Maryland campus in College Park, MD to his new agency – Tandem is located in Arlington, VA a mere […]
Portland guard Gerald Henderson and the Mavericks’ Raymond Felton have both decided to drop Wasserman Media Group as their representation. Both guards have now signed with Tandem Sports & Entertainment. Veteran agent Jim Tanner founded Tandem in 2013 after building an extremely successful talent representation practice at law firm Williams & Connolly. In addition to […]
Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports & Entertainment has had an impressive career as a NBA agent. He has represented the likes of NBA Champions Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, and Shane Battier. Tanner is the President of Tandem Sports & Entertainment and has practiced sports and entertainment law, representing professional athletes in a range of legal […]
Hello from sunny Gainesville, Florida. I promise myself that I will take at least one trip to my alma mater (undergrad and law) per year. This weekend is it. The Florida Gators take on LSU Saturday night, which I predict will be a low scoring, defensive match-up. Hopefully my Gators come away with a victory. […]
Patric Young has signed with Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports and Entertainment. The firm is a full-service sports and entertainment agency with expertise in athlete management, talent representation, marketing, communications and publicity services. Tandem represents major NBA players, including Ray Allen, Tim Duncan and Thaddeus Young. Further, Jim Tanner is a 16-year veteran and has been […]
The following is a guest contribution from Robert DiMarco. Robert is a former Division I (FCS) fullback for Jacksonville University Dolphins football. He majored in political science and minored English and writing, and is an aspiring law school student and sport attorney. Robert currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Indian River State College tutoring […]
The following “Six Questions” short interview with Jennifer Keene, Senior Director of Personality and Property Marketing at Octagon, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns. Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin and Twitter. 1) When did you first realize that you wanted to work in sports? First volunteer/internship opportunities? […]
The following interview was conducted by Matthew Hochberg. The subject of the interview is Jim Tanner, a sports agent/attorney with Williams & Connolly LLP. According to HoopsHype.com, Mr. Tanner currently ranks as the 7th best NBA agent (based on the aggregate amount of his clients’ contracts). Over the years, he has received numerous awards and honors, […]
Two-Time ACC Defensive Player of the Year John Henson has selected Jim Tanner of the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Williams & Connolly LLP for representation. Henson, a 6’11, 220lbs excellent shot blocker who just finished his Junior season at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is one of the best players in the nation and is […]