My initial thought is who cares about their image or likeness? I for one have absolutely zero desire to watch this league, regardless of who runs it. It's basically minor league basketball playing the top high school & prep school teams. There's no connection for me to give a . Even if there was a CT team I wouldn't care. I expect there will be a lot of people with similar sentiments, so they're going to need to find a stronger revenue stream than I&L. A % of future earnings makes the most sense for the stability of the league, but there will be a few years with none of that revenue while they wait for the first player(s) to get drafted. If a player finds they give back more in the long run than they made, that could be the end. Time will tell.
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It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. I guess the visibility they do or don't get will determine if their popularity continues. There's some star power being one of the best high school players in the country, especially with fanbases that hope you come to their school. I wonder what happens when you join this league.I didn't mean that to sound like I&L would be the only source of revenue, just one. Whether you care or not some of these kids have followings.
How athletes with large social media followings could be the real winners in NIL changes
A new era of NIL rights is coming as soon as this summer, and it won't be just the Heisman finalists or March Madness heroes cashing in.
I was sayin the same it’s like damn let it go smh
Lol it’s funny cuz it appears KO already anticipated those posters’ reactions with his message
Exactly. It’s really kind of sad and pathetic. He got us a ring. That means something.
I root for him to succeed. As a motivator, cheerleader, father figure etc who knows the NBA, he can bring a ton of value to these kids. Running a big time college program with all the demands and requirements off the court was clearly not a good fit for him. This looks to be a much better fit, hopefully its given him his joy and purpose back. I make my KO jokes but I’d love to see him succeed in this and future roles.
I think most rational and fair minded fans feel the same. It’s the Taliban faction that won’t let it go.
I’m not bitter about anything I’m making fun of a dude who coached and recruited more with platitudes than anything else, especially in his last few years with the program.
But the point is you can't let it go, just move on and ignore him instead of being a clown
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This idea sounded a half baked to me, but maybe it will take off. Do they know who they will play? Last I heard it was "a league" of one team.Big pickup for OTE.
Five-star Jalen Lewis, 16, signing with Overtime Elite: Sources
Lewis is the youngest prospect ever to turn pro in America. Lewis, 16, was born in 2005.
Actually they have a similar plan in MLB and it is working out for the investors.
Interesting, thanks for the share. It surprises me that he opted to go that route, especially since his dad had a successful MLB career.
I have no idea if OTE is actually viable. Getting a five star recruit is obviously good for them. I don’t know if the model has any chance to work, though.
