O.J. Mayo was all over the top headlines yesterday. He has received over $30,000 in gifts and other goodies since his sophomore year in high school.
It shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone that OJ Mayo was going to play in the NBA one day. At 15, this kid was being compared to Michael Jordan, and his ability to dominate the court drew everyone's attention, including the Billy Duffy Agency (DBA).
Rodney Gillory, an event promoter in Los Angeles, helped supply Mayo with money and other benefits so he would be represented by Bill Duffy’s agency.
Billy Duffy’s Agency also represents Steve Nash, Tayshaun Price, Rajon Rondo, and number of other NBA athletes.
Gillory was known as a “runner.” His job was to keep track of Mayo at all times and ensure that he did not get into trouble. Gillory would make sure Mayo was always was supplied with money, food, clothes, or big screen TV’s for his dorms.
Yes, this is a violation of the NCAA rules that goes against players receiving gifts.
Does Bill Duffy care, and is anything going to stop him from doing something like this again?
No. By partaking in these illegal practices, Duffy has lured one of the biggest players in this year's draft to be his client.
Duffy is currently ranked eighth in the agent rankings on Hoops Hype. Because money talks, he should continue to recruit college and high school players illegally, because it appeared to have worked this time.
And unless the league cracks down, which I doubt it is going to do, I highly suggest that Bill Duffy keep up the good work, and continue going after other players that are currently in high school who could use some money right now.
As Mayo continues to take no responsibility and no action appears to be taken on this issue, I give a shout out to Billy Duffy.
Your $200,000 over the past four years, and $30,000 to O.J Mayo will certainly pay off in the years to come.
Congrats Bill!
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5 months ago
Duffy has been doing this when he got into the business back in 92. I was one of this first clients.
5 months ago
Who are you?
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