Jay-Z isn’t business man, he’s a…you know how that ends. Having proved this time and time again, does today’s announcement that the Brookylyn rapper/mogul is opening a sports representation agency called Roc Nation Sports truly surprise you?
We can’t help but to recall Denzel Washington’s infamous, “The sh-t’s chess. It ain’t checkers!” line from Training Day, when we think of Jay-Z’s latest venture. As they say, hindsight is 20/20 and now the legendary MC’s alignment with the Brooklyn Nets and Victor Cruz signing a management deal with Roc Nation seems like a premeditated check to the proverbial checkmate that’s forthcoming. The signing of New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano only reaffirms that Jigga Man is looking to win in yet another business forum.
ESPN journalist Darren Rovell broke the news, and was also sure to mention that though Roc Nation Sports’ initial partnership is with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), it plans to eventually become a full service sports agency. That means that Mr. Carter will undoubtedly sign more talent.
Who will be next though? Jay-Z is known to be affiliated with a bevy of athletes one way or another. He’s also named dropped a bunch that are still actively playing professionally. Don’t worry Hov, your resident consultants at Hip-Hop Wired put together a logical list of signees that can be seen in the gallery after the jump. You’re welcome… we take Visa.
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David Beckham
Roc Nation Sports partnered with CAA, to whom Bechkam is signed. He could mosey on over to the new team
Deron Williams
Hov has attended enough Brooklyn Nets games to put a bug in their point guard’s ear, though he must get rid of his Nets share to rep NBA players. We’re sure that’s in the plans.
Alex Rodriguez
Jigga and A-Rod have been chummy for some time. Could Roc Nation Sports be a natural transition for the third basemen?
Kobe Bryant
The Mamba knows he only has a few good years left. Hov might have a few cross branding tips for him in the meantime.
Allen Iverson
In the past, Hov and A.I. have had a lot in Carmen… excuse us, we mean common. What better way for the former superstar to make his return?
CC Sabathia
Why not make it a trifecta?
Carmelo Anthony
Hova is currently repping the other NYC team, but if he has to relinquish those ties to sign NBA players, why wouldn’t you sign perhaps the best scorer in the league.
Michael Jordan
With talks that the GOAT may return to the NBA on a 10-day contract, why shouldn’t he align himself with a figure that’s also mastered longevity?
Victor Cruz
The New York Giants receiver is already managed by Roc Nation. Why not take it all the way?
LeBron James
King James has been sticking close to Jay-Z since entering the NBA. Coinky-dink, we think not!
