Knicks center-back Nerlens Noel has filed a lawsuit against his former agent, Rich Paul, claiming $ 58 million in lost wages.
Noel and Paul separated in December after the center signed a $ 5 million one-year deal with the Knicks.
The lawsuit alleges that Paul was negligent in advising Noel to reject a $ 70 million extension with the Mavericks in 2017. Promising him he would be a “$ 100 million” player, Paul reportedly went convincing Noel to leave his then agent, Happy Walters.
The lawsuit, filed in Dallas, states that Paul “did little or nothing” to throw equipment or land endorsements. The action also accuses Paul of not returning calls from the Sixers, Rockets and Clippers about Noel’s availability.
Paul is the high-profile agent of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and the lawsuit alleges he spent more time with his “marquee” clients.
Represented by his new agency, Noel signed a three-year deal with the Knicks earlier this month that could be worth up to $ 32 million in bonuses.