Why You Don’t Know How Good Your Agent Is Until You’re Injured or Fired
In overseas basketball, everything seems great when you’re healthy, playing well, and getting paid on time. But when things take a turn—whether due to injury or a sudden contract termination—you quickly realize just how valuable a good agent can be. I always say: A player never knows how good their agent is until they are […]
The Lowball Offer: When Teams Make You the Villain
One of the harsh realities of overseas basketball is understanding that, at the end of the day, basketball is a business. No matter how well you play, no matter how much you’ve given to a team, there may come a moment when you receive a contract offer that feels like a slap in the face. […]
The Harsh Reality for Rookies and Gap Year Players in Overseas Hoops
Overseas basketball has become a dream for countless aspiring hoopers recently. The opportunity to travel the world, get paid to play, and continue a basketball career beyond college is undeniably appealing. But here’s the truth—securing that first contract has never been harder. The overseas basketball market is evolving, and for Gap Year players and Rookies, […]
How The FIBA Agent Fee Rule Will Reshape Overseas Hoops
Starting July 1st, 2024, a major shift is coming to overseas basketball. With FIBA’s new ruling, the responsibility for paying agent commission fees will no longer fall on teams but instead on the players themselves. This change may seem like just a financial technicality, but it will have huge ramifications for teams, players, and the […]
The Truth About Overseas Hoopers & Taxes: No, Your Money Isn’t Tax-Free
There’s a long-standing myth in overseas basketball that your salary is tax-free. Let’s go ahead and kill that lie once and for all—because it’s TOTALLY false. Maybe back in the early days of overseas hoops, players got away with it, but in today’s world, Uncle Sam and European tax offices are always going to get […]
The Truth About Overseas Hoops Salaries
If you’ve spent any time researching overseas basketball, you’ve probably come across stories of players earning six-figure salaries, living in luxury apartments, and traveling the world for free. While this dream scenario is possible for some, the reality is far more nuanced. Overseas basketball salaries are as varied as the leagues and countries themselves, and […]
What GMs and Coaches Value Beyond the Stats
It’s easy to assume that your stats will speak for themselves. Points per game, rebounds, assists—these numbers are often the first things coaches and general managers (GMs) look at when evaluating players. But make no mistake: stats alone don’t secure contracts or keep you on a roster. The truth is, many players with solid stats […]
Why the Letter of Clearance is Essential for Player Transfers
When you’re moving from one team to another, a seamless transition isn’t just ideal—it’s necessary. A vital piece of the puzzle in any transfer is the Letter of Clearance, an official document that lets your new team register you and put you on the court. Essentially, the Letter of Clearance confirms that your former team […]
Hidden Perks of Your Overseas Basketball Contract
I occasionally post job offerings which are sent to me by trusted sources. Today I posted one which had the salary of $1500. While that particular job is seen as an entry level job for a rookie, some may see the end salary and think it is very low. This is a narrow minded approach. […]
Introducing the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal’s New Payment Order Procedure
Unbeknownst to many, as of February 1, 2024, the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) launched an innovative Payment Order Procedure (POP) as part of its updated Arbitration Rules. While this is a significant change, it has flown under the radar-until now. In layman’s terms, this change makes it easier, faster and more affordable for hoopers to […]