Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball splits with agent Harrison Gaines
Saturday 6 April 2019 09:02, UK
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines are splitting amicably, both parties told ESPN on Friday.
Ball, who became Gaines' first client when the former UCLA star left for the NBA after his freshman season, told ESPN: "Harrison Gaines has been a trusted advisor and close friend for many years.
"He guided my NBA career with integrity and always had my best interests at heart."
Gaines thanked Ball and his family in a statement, saying: "Lonzo Ball was the first client to sign with me. He has been nothing short of phenomenal and is one of the bright young NBA stars.
"I thank him and his family for giving me an opportunity. Mutually, we have decided to part ways. I wish Lonzo great success in the future."
The Lakers star told the network it had nothing to do with his lawsuit against the co-founder of the family's Big Baller Brand, which contends in court documents that the man embezzled more than $2m from him.
Ball filed the suit late on Tuesday in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Alan Foster, an ex-convict who became friends with LaVar Ball, father of Lonzo, shortly after his release from prison.
There was no indication of who would represent Ball going forward.
