Jaylen Brown says he used the NBA Players Association instead of hiring an agent for the NBA Draft because they're paid to help players
“When I entered the draft, I didn't have an agent. I'm probably the highest picked selected ever that didn't enter with an agent. When I was evaluating, I went through the whole process and sat with a bunch of people, and what they was offering I ain't really need. It was kind of already slotted, so I leaned on the union a lot more”
“A lot of the agents came and was like, ‘Yeah, we'll move you to L.A. We'll get you a trainer, put some money in your pocket,’ and I was like, ‘For what? Do I gotta give the money back?’ They was like, ‘Nah, but standard agent fee is 4%.’ I'm starting to do the math, and a house, car, and all that, whatever he was offering, is a lot less than what 4% would have been”
“Long story short, the math wasn't mathing for me. I ended up being the third pick. I think because I came in like that, a lot of people, I think it was the agents, they tried to slander my name a little bit, put it in the media that he's too this, he's too that. Ended up backfiring. It all worked out in the end”
“With the union, we pay dues. All the players in the NBA pay dues. We all pay like $10,000 out of our salary that goes to hiring lawyers, hiring staff, CEO, everything that you need to lead a company that works for us. So all of that is our resources that we all pay for, that we agree to. Once I learned that, I just started using it”
“I'm talking about you can get private investigations done. They give referrals for financial advisors. All type of stuff. Foundation wise, health insurance, whatever you need. They have a liaison that's paid to make sure that you get it done. So I put it on their desk like, ‘I need you to get this done.’ And they do because that's their job”
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has pleaded guilty to fraud and corruption charges linked to the R228-million SAPS health services tender. The fraud charge relates to allegations that the contract was secured through fraudulent misrepresentations, resulting in SAPS paying more than R50-million to Matlala's company. The corruption charges stem from allegations that multiple SAPS members were paid from the proceeds of the tender. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has pleaded guilty to fraud and corruption charges linked to the R228-million SAPS health services tender. The fraud charge relates to allegations that the contract was secured through fraudulent misrepresentations, resulting in SAPS paying more than R50-million to Matlala's company. The corruption charges stem from allegations that multiple SAPS members were paid from the proceeds of the tender. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403
Jay Z just did a 3 minute rant lashing out at Drake for dissing him on the song 2 Hard 4 The Radio. WTF, he really fell for that bait, shows you he isn't as secure as he wants everyone to believe.
Drake just exposed him, he's not this mystical hip hop God the media made us believe he was. And shows his hypocrisy too, a few months ago he was on an interview talking about how hip hop should move from disses
Turns out he said that because he wanted Drake not to retaliate against him for his siding with Kendrick Lamar during their beef. Even gave him the biggest stage, the Super Bowl to call Drake a pedo to millions of people
Most old veterans seem to have an issue with what was said on Iceman. Officer Ricky aka Rick Fat Ross was on interviews trying to trash Iceman. And Fat Joe & Jadakiss were talking about how bad it was for Drake to diss the now slim ozempic DJ Khaled
The numbers on Iceman just showed everyone that, Drake is still the king. They all thought their midget had destroyed him, but oh well turns out it's Shabang to everyone
This old niqqa Jay Z should just go back to being Beyonce's purse, like ASAP is to Rihanna. Hip hop has moved on from you old man.
STOP LETTING YOUR GIRL COME TO MIAMI… So I’m at this day party with my boys, meet this bad ass shorty, we clicking heavy, vibing. She ends up coming back to the crib with me… and yeah, I cracked. We finished and we just chilling, cuddling in the bed like it’s all good.
We chilling in the bed and next thing I know her phone starts ringing… FaceTime from “My Man”😂 She picks up trying to lie her ass off “Uh oh I’m back at the hotel with my girls .” Bro did NOT believe that for a second. He already called her friends before he called her and they confused the stories. He went OFF on her, said she was lying, and broke up with her RIGHT THERE on the phone.
Soon as she hung up she started crying and tried to flip it like it was MY fault 😂 I’m like “Nah sis, you the one with a whole man and still came home with me.”I called her an Uber and sent her ass out my apartment. I wasn’t even trying to be around all that. This is exactly why you don’t let your girl go on “girls trips” to Miami. They out here moving crazy with zero guilt.
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Larry Madowo’s relationship with Edith Kimani is likely to last a very long time because they both live in separate houses. They only meet when he wants to supply her with high voltage electricity. Even our grandparents used to live in different houses, and that’s why they stayed together till death did them part.
These days, partnerships seem to work best when everyone has their own space especially when kids are not yet involved. Gentlemen, this might just be the secret formula to peace, long life, and low blood pressure.
No arguments over wet towels on the bed, no interrogations about why you came home at 11 p.m, and no being sent to buy onions in the middle of a football match. Love her deeply, spoil her properly, but let everyone sleep in their own kingdom. Sometimes distance doesn’t kill romance, it keeps the batteries fully charged. Stay guided son.
In Zimbabwe, even the pulpit has become a battlefield in the succession tussle.
When a retired general and Vice President walks into a church and speaks in parables, the message is not about scripture, it is about the power struggle to succeed his boss.
The story of a greedy king asking for more time as told by Chiwenga, only to be granted years he would never use, is not just a biblical sermon, it is a political warning.
History has always spoken in coded language when fear fills the air. Today it is sermons. But the message remains the same that power is never satisfied, and those who cling to it often misread the moment.
What we are witnessing is not just a political rivalry, it is a struggle over time itself, who controls it, who extends it, and who ultimately runs out of it.
I live better than the majority of White people in South Africa.
My father is/was from Mpophomeni Township, Howick, KZN. He grew up to become a building inspector for the Zulu Government in Madadeni Township, Newcastle, KZN.
My mother is from ekuVukeni Township, Ladysmith, KZN. She grew up to become a schoolteacher at Hlalanathi High School in Madadeni Township, Newcastle, KZN.
I was born eMadadeni in 1986 and attended Black & Coloured schools until 1993.
From 1993 until I matriculated, I attended ex-Model C schools with White, Coloured, Indian & Taiwanese scholars.
I attended Rhodes University in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, and did my Honours in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg.
I worked for Africa Empowered, ABSA & Standard Bank... before becoming a fulltime entrepreneur who was self-employed.
I have failed many times in my small businesses & even owed investors money for many years (my investors were ordinary friends, family & strangers who crowdfunded from R1000 to R5000 on average).
Today, I'm a podcaster on YouTube & make videos & content on other social media platforms.
I own my time
I travel when I want to
I earn more than the average White salary of R12,000 per month
I don't live hand-to-mouth
I've traveled to many countries abroad
I'm well-connected
My voice is heard nationally & continentally
I'm in great health & have a great relationship with my children
I have friends, supporters & business associates from all races
I'm living the South African Dream. I'm living the African Dream.
As privileged as I have become, I still want to help shift the country to become more of a meritocracy... so that every child who is willing to learn skills, work hard, take risks & create value... has an opportunity to win in this life.
Most Black South Africans need to try & heal their minds, transform their visions & rise up to greatness in this country & globally. We have too many examples of ordinary South Africans from villages & townships who comfortably earn over R30,000 per month.
Nevermind the stories of Black South Africans who earn over R100,000 per month, travel the world, lead organizations & drive agendas.
We need to fight political distractions, racial propaganda, gender wars & strive for meritocracy. Strive to create opportunities for EVERYONE who is willing to work hard, apply themselves & add value.
We have a lot of work to do... and I hope my voice, platforms & resources will assist in shifting South Africa into the future. And to be an example for the rest of the world.
The fight is not political. The fight is economic. The fight is spiritual. The fight is educational. The fight is psychological.
And my goal is not to attract all South Africans. Or all Black people. But only the people who share my values & vision for meritocracy. Everyone else will eventually catch on, once we've fixed the systems for the better.
Penuel The Black Pen
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Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian enjoying themselves at a beach
He's never winning another championship ever again
But can't blame him though, that ass