After being rumored for a couple of weeks now, Kevin Durant has officially joined hip hop mega star Jay-Z's newly formed sports agency, Roc Nation Sports. Durant, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is by far the biggest name on Roc Nations roster, one that includes WNBA star Skylar Diggins, New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith, and New York Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano. Also there are rumors that New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will be officially joining the team in the near future. Durant, who recently signed a contract extension in 2010 that will last throughout the 2015-16 season, informed his former agent, Rob Pelinka, that he intended to join Roc Nation Sports when he relieved him of his services a few weeks ago. Jay-Z has been cleared by the player union's of the NBA and Major League Baseball as an agent as they both have confirmed that Mr. Carter is in fact a licensed agent himself. Jay doesn't need a license to negotiate for NFL players. Jay-Z has been very successful in his previous business endeavors and with the signing of one of the most marketable athletes in sports today, Jay is now positioning himself to be a power player in the sports agent business if all goes according to plan. Can't knock the hustle!
(information courtesy of ESPN)
(information courtesy of ESPN)
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