Everybody’s favorite reporter Alan Cutler got a chance to ask John Greig questions today. John Greig is the unknown agent who has taken the NBA by storm by signing Boogie as his biggest client. Cutler really wanted to know how they met. [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK][QUOTE] John Greig is DeMarcus Cousins agent. Even the best NBA geeks will have trouble picking out more than a couple of his players, which include former Cat Gerald Fitch. Greig, who says he’s been in the business for 13 years and has his office in Sammamish, Washington, didn’t want to say how he and Cousins met. I stopped counting after four tries, and there were others. My favorite response to asking how they met? “I chalk it up to a blind hog finds an acorn,” says Cousins agent. “That will be the scratching question on anybody’s mind,” say Greig. [/QUOTE] Greig continues to dodge the question talking about a higher being bringing him and his new star together. [QUOTE] “Divine intervention. Two people that fit together with a hand and glove.” “I’m a former NBA player. All the being said, how do you knock down the heavyweights?” “This is about Demarcus and his time. I’m, so excited about his time. And his chance to go out and do something great.” “I don’t know if that’s all that relative.” [/QUOTE] Maybe there is a connection with Coach Cal? [QUOTE] Could it be Greig’s relationship with Cal? “I’ve known Cal for some years. I’ve had players in Memphis. I wouldn’t read into anything.” “I’m a stand up guy. People are from the same cloth come together.” “It’s the kids time. I’m not trying to be trivial.” “We were brought together. I’m excited for him.” [/QUOTE] [URL=”http://www.lex18.com/news/how-did-cousins-meet-his-agent/”]Read Full Article[/URL]
I believe Cousins new agent is a very lucky man. He must really hit the pitch out of the park when they did meet because I would say all the big dogs are wondering how Greig got him. I am happy for DeMarcus that he found someone he believes he can trust. Greig is happy because he might have become an actual Jerry Maguire. Here is a bio on John Greig:[TABLE=”align: left”]
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[IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/ball1.gif[/IMG][COLOR=#111111][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][B] Country: [/B]USA[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][COLOR=#111111][IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/ball1.gif[/IMG][B] E-mail: [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][EMAIL=”[email protected]”][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#07519a][email protected][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/EMAIL] [SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][COLOR=#111111]The agency has placed their players most recently in: Italy [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Italy.gif[/IMG] , Spain [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Spain.gif[/IMG] , Cyprus [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Cyprus.gif[/IMG] , D-League [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/D-League.gif[/IMG] , Israel [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Israel.gif[/IMG] , France [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/France.gif[/IMG] , Germany [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Germany.gif[/IMG] , Austria [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Austria.gif[/IMG] , Russia [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Russia.gif[/IMG] and Puerto Rico [IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/Iconsflags/Puerto-Rico.gif[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][COLOR=#111111][IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/ball1.gif[/IMG][/COLOR][B] SportsTalent Contact: [/B][/FONT][/SIZE]704 – 228th Ave N.E. Suite 412
Sammamish, WA 98074
U.S.A
206.841.6111 – Office
425.883.9233 – Fax
[IMG]http://www.eurobasket.com/images/ball1.gif[/IMG][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][B] SportsTalent Services:[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
SportsTalent is a worldwide sports management firm specializing in representation and marketing of professional athletes. Its founder John Greig along with associates in Washington DC and Milan, Italy are former professional athletes with over twenty years experience in the business. SportsTalent was founded to offer professional athletes an opportunity of “career development” in sports management. Athletic careers are developed by negotiation of contract, placement with the suitable team, mentoring of the professional athletic lifestyle, continued improvement in playing skills and marketing opportunities. SportsTalent represents NBA and top European players. SportsTalent emphasizes empowering the athlete with information to know all their options in their career and be in full control.
OBJECTIVES
– Provide comprehensive management for professional athletes.
– Provide consistent information about team, money and career options.
– Provide continuous environment for player skill improvement.
– Foster a trusting family environment of firm/client relationship
– Provide a cutting edge approach to marketing clients to include new technology opportunities.
MISSION STATEMENT
SportsTalent offers professional athletes a unique alternative in sports management and marketing of their services. SportsTalent offers clients a comprehensive “career development” package that includes; contract negotiation, team placement, staff to develop player skills, player marketing/product representation and media/public relations representation.
COMPANY SERVICES
SportsTalent offers expertise in:
– Team placement
– Contract negotiations
– Post Career Counseling
– Internet marketing
– Personal services marketing
– Media relations
– Publicity
SportsTalent offers a network of private professionals in the areas of:
– Tax planning
– Legal services
– Financial Advising
SportsTalent’s organization has John Greig acting as Director of the firm specializing in NBA talent and Top European players
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