Overview
- On the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman, Paul said some current and former NBA players have urged prospects to avoid Klutch because they dislike LeBron James.
- He said the interference has cost Klutch potential recruits, describing lost chances with young players in the expanding college and NIL market.
- Paul argued that many of James’ peers are happy to see him lose, contrasting that reaction with the quieter response to Nikola Jokic’s playoff exit.
- Major outlets amplified the remarks, while some coverage questioned whether dislike of James has actually cost Klutch clients.
- Klutch, founded in 2012 and built with James as its marquee client, is praised for player empowerment yet often faces the “LeBron’s guy” label that shapes how rivals and veterans view its recruiting.