If it was a booster's home, don't you think that would have been much publicized already and led to some sort of punishment?
The Zion case: What should be our level of concern??
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Said the house was owned by Duke alumni Thomas Morris. Not sure what more affiliation he may have with the program.
College basketball has become such a freaking circus; these stories now dominate college basketball headlines. That paired with constant OADs and not developing any connection to the players and that specific team is really making me lose my interest in college BB. I hadn't ever missed nearly as many games as I did this past season.
I know this isn't exactly the same thing to compare, but I was watching the first part of the Lance Armstrong 30 for 30 and he said he was sued for $100M by the US Postal Service, who sponsored him. They settled out of court for $5M. Seems like a low amount when the original suit was for $100M.
Perhaps, this would be a similar fate for the Zion lawsuit? Just found it interesting that the lawsuit amounts were the same.
Perhaps, this would be a similar fate for the Zion lawsuit? Just found it interesting that the lawsuit amounts were the same.
Did Lance have to buy a stamp when he mailed the 5 million check to them?
Haha, that's pretty funny. He didn't say, but it's possible.
So Zions parents attended college. Guess they might have jobs. Maybe they had enough money to rent a house for nine months before Zion got paid. Why do people assume they were poor? Sounds a bit racist.
Come on, a bit racist? I’m not saying anything is shady or not, but the home they’re rumored to have lived in while in Durham is a huge jump from the one in South Carolina.
A person has to either be blind or ignorant, not racist, to look at the 2 homes and not raise an eyebrow.
They accepted stuff no doubt in my mind...some need to take off the blinders
Now can they prove it? Doubtful
Now can they prove it? Doubtful
Let’s leave the racist comments and accusations out of this thread please. You can be openly skeptical and/or critical and not be racist. Holy moly.
Who was saying they were poor before? They lived in a house worth $160K.. in S.C. that’s not near poor.
Zion does not have to answer to the fishing expedition by the plaintiff's.
https://nypost.com/2020/06/18/zion-williamson-gets-favorable-ruling-in-lawsuit-by-former-agent/
https://nypost.com/2020/06/18/zion-williamson-gets-favorable-ruling-in-lawsuit-by-former-agent/
Will he have to answer in NC? Still this is seen as a big win for Zion. Legal experts in the articles I have read do not seem surprised.
4,995 a month rent, they were paying 900 a month in South Carolina. Also the 3 luxury cars 2017-2018 listed in the agents charges (Benz, Escalade, Yukon)
That is what her lawyer filed, it is public, just Google Zion Williamson rent luxury cars. Multiple places have reported it. You can see the actual paper filed by her lawyer, with the reasons numbered for her claim.
I was just answering the question about their rent, the information is public that the lawyer submitted to why they are asking to have him testify.
I was not trying to pick a fight. I just did not know where to look for these numbers. Thanks for the info.
Me either, and I didn't take it like that. Just was answering what was public as to the rent. Texting can come off with a totally unintended tone. My apologies if mine did.
Your tone was fine! I read it and just viewed as you offering your source....OFC
I’m confused about the cars. So they bought them after Zion commited to Duke or? lol
it's not a good look but it's unlikely they will prove anything.
I actually thought some of the cars were leased, but I'm not completely sure of that.
If you add up the monthly payments for everything it does seem a bit much. Someone or a bank would have had to loan them some money until Zion signed for the NBA. Seems like they could have waited a year to not have to answer these questions. Would like to know the answer.
Zion's father got the Benz after the season ended. Agents have been known to loan money to their clients given the contract they anticipate. As the season was over, nothing wrong with that. Plus, the allegations in the pleadings are just allegations and on first read, they seem pretty poorly researched. Just saying . . .
If they were not doing anything wrong, there is no reason they should have waited. I suspect Gina and her minions would have still made the same noise.
As long as Duke or boosters not involved seems like anyone could have fronted them some money to be paid back if they needed it. Might never hear the details. Guess it will eventually fade away.
I agree on the "circus" comment. IMHO all the big players know how to play the game. What's that saying....."don't hate the player, hate the game."
Can parents get loans based off of expected future earning potential of their son while he is still in high school or college? I don't know, but I would suspect for the right interest rate it's very possible.
Can parents get loans based off of expected future earning potential of their son while he is still in high school or college? I don't know, but I would suspect for the right interest rate it's very possible.