Rich Paul

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Appears On

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Club 520 Podcast Club Shay Shay Nightcap KSR First Things First Pablo Torre Finds Out Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective The Ryen Russillo Show PTI

Episode Appearances

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 19, 2026

Le Batard & Friends Presents: The Step Back - The Decision (feat. Jim Gray & John Skipper)

“Called Dan Gilbert before The Decision aired to inform him of LeBron's choice”

Player Empowerment and Free Agency RightsSports Media Ethics and Journalistic IntegrityAthlete-Controlled Narratives vs. Gatekeeper Model

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Club 520 Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

Club 520 - Jeff Teague on Michael Jordan DOMINATING today’s NBA, March Madness, Dak Prescott

“Sports agent who debated whether modern NBA players would allow Michael Jordan to dominate as historically”

Michael Jordan's dominance in modern NBA contextMarch Madness tournament selection criteria and biasNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in college sports

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Club Shay Shay · Mar 5, 2026

Nightcap Hour 1: Shai & Chet TAKE DOWN the Knicks + JJ Redick DOWNPLAYS CONFRONTATION With Luka + Celtics ANTICIPATING Jayson Tatum’s RETURN + Iso Joe AGREES with Max Kellerman that MJ could average 40-Point TRIPLE DOUBLE + Mr. Tendernism JOINS Nightcap

“Sports agent who disagreed with Kellerman on Jordan's modern-era scoring potential”

NBA Defense Strategy and Full-Court PressureAchilles Injury Recovery and Return-to-Play TimelinesPlayer Contract Negotiations and Free Agency

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Nightcap · Mar 5, 2026

Nightcap Hour 1: Shai & Chet TAKE DOWN the Knicks + JJ Redick DOWNPLAYS CONFRONTATION With Luka + Celtics ANTICIPATING Jayson Tatum’s RETURN + Iso Joe AGREES with Max Kellerman that MJ could average 40-Point TRIPLE DOUBLE + Mr. Tendernism JOINS Nightcap

“Sports agent who disagreed with Max Kellerman on Jordan's modern NBA scoring potential”

NBA Defensive Strategy and Full-Court PressureOKC Thunder Team Chemistry and Role DefinitionJJ Redick Coaching Philosophy vs Player Autonomy

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KSR · Feb 25, 2026

2026-02-25- KSR - Hour 1

“LeBron James's agent; discussed NBA All-Star game format with Max Kellerman”

NCAA Tournament Seeding StrategyCollege Basketball Player Performance AnalysisBench Rotation Management in March

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First Things First · Feb 19, 2026

Chiefs better with Tyreek, Darryn Peterson sits 2nd half, Anthony Edwards best player in NBA?

“Sports agent; made bold claim that Anthony Edwards is best player in NBA on Game Over podcast”

NFL Team Evaluation: Elite Status vs. RecordQB Development and Coaching Staff ContinuityOffensive Line Depth and Run Game Importance

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Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 12, 2026

"You're Gonna Get Me In Huge Trouble": Adam Friedland Is a League Source Now

“NBA agent and LeBron James representative who met with Adam Friedland to discuss podcasting strategy”

Sports Agent Expansion Into PodcastingInternet Culture Documentation and AnalysisPost-COVID Youth Mental Health and Identity

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 11, 2026

Lakers Far From Contention + Are The Warriors Stuck? Tatum To Return?

“Agent criticized for Lakers commentary on podcast; advocated for Jaron Jackson trade; represents LeBron”

Lakers roster construction and championship viabilityWarriors trade deadline strategy and future directionJason Tatum injury recovery and return timeline

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The Ryen Russillo Show · Feb 4, 2026

BONUS MINI POD: Anthony Davis & James Harden Traded!

“Agent referenced regarding Anthony Davis's trade ultimatum and extension negotiations with Dallas”

NBA Trade Deadline StrategyJames Harden Trade to Cleveland CavaliersAnthony Davis Trade to Washington Wizards

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PTI · Jan 23, 2026

Title-Game Drama, Bills Bedlam, and a Lakers Shockwave

“LeBron James' agent discussed trading Austin Reaves on podcast, creating distraction”

NFL Playoff Analysis - AFC and NFC Championship GamesQuarterback Performance Under PressureHead Coach Hiring and Organizational Fit

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The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 15, 2026

An NBA Mini-Mailbag and All-Star Picks, Plus Kon Knueppel Stops By

“Sports agent and podcast host discussing Lakers roster moves and NBA landscape with candor”

NBA All-Star Selection Criteria and Award EligibilityRookie Season Performance and Efficiency MetricsModern NBA Pace of Play and Spacing Evolution

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The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 14, 2026

Tomlin Is One of One, Plus Inside Giannis’s Trade Desires, Anthony Davis’s Future, and More w/ Sam Amick

“Anthony Davis's agent who reportedly pushed Lakers to explore trade destinations for his client”

Mike Tomlin's coaching legacy and player relationshipsNFL head coach evaluation metrics beyond win-loss recordsNBA trade deadline strategy and player leverage

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The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 14, 2026

Charles McDonald on Mike Tomlin & Steelers future, Rich Paul's bizarre podcast, defending Nick Sirriani | 01.14

“Sports agent and LeBron James representative whose podcast with Max Kellerman raises conflict of interest concerns”

Mike Tomlin's coaching legacy and Steelers franchise stabilityNFL head coaching searches and candidate evaluationJalen Hurts quarterback performance and limitations

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The Money Mondays · Sep 29, 2025

The Entrepreneur’s Playbook: From Living Room Startups to Billion-Dollar Brands 🏢 EP140

“Sports agent and entrepreneur; partner helping expand Adaptaforia brand”

Cannabis industry regulation and compliance standardsFunctional beverage formulation and taste optimizationScaling CPG brands through retail distribution

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