The addition of agent Omar Wilkes to run the basketball department of Klutch Sports is already creating ripple effects across the basketball world, including a decision that will be made by one of the league’s most exciting young stars.
Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports that Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young is considering leaving Octagon, where he was previously represented by Wilkes. Young will likely have no shortage of suitors, including Klutch.
Yahoo Sources: Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is mulling decision on whether to remain or terminate contract with Octagon Sports. With his agent Omar Wilkes leaving for Klutch Sports, Young is considering all his options.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 24, 2020
The possibility of Young joining Klutch Sports already has Lakers fans turning their wheels about potentially adding him to their team.
this is my bat signal https://t.co/6eKxUFGU2p pic.twitter.com/znVDPlS86C
— Grant Goldberg (@GrantGoldberg) June 24, 2020
LeBron James himself has been a big fan of Young’s for a long time, as Young was a camper at LeBron’s basketball camps when he was an 8th grader. ESPN reported on Wednesday morning that Wilkes would takeover the Klutch Sports basketball division to allow CEO Rich Paul to have more influence on other parts of their rapidly growing business, including NFL and MLB players.