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He would have been 56th on the higest paid annual salary in the NBA. Unreal.Absolutely insane
Here's how Cooper Flagg cleared a staggering $28 million in NIL contracts during his one season at Duke
Howard Bryant says the former Duke star brought in a record-setting NIL haul with the Blue Devils
It doesn’t need to change. Keep college basketball like it is..
I agree. F it all. $28 million paid by Duke, the NCAAs longtime poster child for everything good and just in college athletics.🤣
I agree at least it is more actual NIL. Yeah it is crazy no contracts to the highest bidder every year or two. And if there are contracts they can break them without absolutely no repercussions. Who the hell operates like that other than the NCAA?
Absolutely insane
Here's how Cooper Flagg cleared a staggering $28 million in NIL contracts during his one season at Duke
Howard Bryant says the former Duke star brought in a record-setting NIL haul with the Blue Devils
This makes sense? Lol
It’s weird when you get older your tastes change.
Flagg’s skill level is a little bit evident. I was even paying attention to him..
I mean, his 28 million were from actual NIL deals with Fanatics and New Balance--those are just endorsement deals and I kind of thought that was really what NIL was supposed to be. It's not like he got 28 million from Duke boosters to appear on the limited edition Duke Ketchup bottles or anything. He appears in commercials next to Shohei Ohtani and Tyrese Maxey.Absolutely insane
Here's how Cooper Flagg cleared a staggering $28 million in NIL contracts during his one season at Duke
Howard Bryant says the former Duke star brought in a record-setting NIL haul with the Blue Devils
Yes I realize that but the amount for one college player is incredible no matter what the source is. As pointed above he made more than Patrick Mahomes who is more accomplished Mahomes or Flagg?
So, we don't know for how many years the New Balance or Fanatics contracts are for, but they're almost assuredly not 1 year deals and neither have had they're length publicly released. You're comparing that to what Mahomesat makes per year on endorsements. Yes, if Flagg was making 28 million a year then I'd be right there with you--but it would mean that New Balance was paying him more than their next 5 highest paid athletes (Ohtani, Maxey, Murray, Saka, and Kawhi) combined. Of course that doesn't make sense because it's not how anything is actually set up with apparel brands. It's probably for a 10 year + contract with a custom shoe line and some back end on merchandising.
New Balance shoes are excellent. American Company.I bought some nice walking shoes when I worked Valet. Extra cushions.
The article said he cleared $28MM in one year between two contracts primarily.
If brands want to pay that much then so be it but he has even played yet?
That's what Howard says, but then goes on to say 'he had a 13 million dollar deal with New Balance, and a 15 million dollar deal with with Fanatics', but those are the overall values of the deals. In fact, if you finish reading the same article the very next paragraph says:
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If it truly isn’t one year then it isn’t as crazyThat's what Howard says, but then goes on to say 'he had a 13 million dollar deal with New Balance, and a 15 million dollar deal with with Fanatics', but those are the overall values of the deals. In fact, if you finish reading the same article the very next paragraph says:
Here's the thing -- Howard's reported total is likely Flagg's NIL contracts in totality and not an annual payment. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski previously reported Flagg's New Balance agreement was "significant." These are often multiyear contracts between incoming rookies and sneaker companies.
But if you don't want to read that article here are some others:
Rising Star Cooper Flagg Signs With New Balance - Boardroom
Incoming freshman at Nike-sponsored Duke Cooper Flagg is joining Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray & more on the New Balance roster.
The massive multi-year deal negotiated by CAA is expected to include one NIL year during his expected lone collegiate season, as well as multiple NBA seasons as he begins his much-anticipated pro career
Where Does Cooper Flagg’s New Balance Deal Rank Among College Basketball’s Biggest NIL Contracts? | College Sports Network
Duke star Cooper Flagg's NIL deal with New Balance is among the biggest in college basketball, part of his top-ranked NIL valuation in the sport.
His contract is reportedly five years in length, with the first year being paid out solely in NIL and the following four years resembling an endorsement deal similar to contracts that star basketball players attain.
THE ATHLETIC: Duke’s Cooper Flagg signs multi-year trading card and memorabilia deal with Fanatics — Fanatics Inc
Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles announced on Friday an exclusive, multi-year deal with Duke basketball standout Cooper Flagg, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles announced on Friday an exclusive, multi-year deal with Duke basketball standout Cooper Flagg, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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