Remember Jay Z told us, “I’m not a businessman, I’m a BUSINESS, man. Looks like another athlete might be headed over to The Roc. NBA superstar Kevin Durant has parted ways with Landmark Sports.
Kevin Durant is leaving Landmark Sports. Sources expect him to join Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports.
— Liz Mullen (@SBJLizMullen) June 8, 2013
Asked if Kevin Durant is joining Jay-Z’s agency, a Roc Nation Sports spokesman told SBJ in a text: “No comment.”
— Liz Mullen (@SBJLizMullen) June 8, 2013
Landmark Sports President, NBA agent Rob Pelinka: “We are honored & blessed to have worked on behalf of Kevin for a brief period of time.”
— Liz Mullen (@SBJLizMullen) June 8, 2013
You think the agents are little concerned? Jay and his Roc Nation associates are being reviewed for their MLB certification. A process that included in-person interviews. The NFLPA is investigating Roc Nation’s recruitment of Jets draft pick, Geno Smith.
And let’s not forget, Kevin Durant has aspirations as a rapper.