• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Spun

What's trending in the sports world today.

  • NFL
  • College Football
  • NBA
  • College Hoops
  • Interviews
  • About

Search The Spun ...

Close

June 13, 2019 @ 4:52pm » Tzvi Machlin

Zion Williamson Reportedly Files Lawsuit Against Marketing Company

Zion Williamson speaking to the media.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 05: Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils speaks during a press conference after being awarded the AP Player of the Year award prior to the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson is only days away from becoming a multi-millionaire when he gets selected in the NBA Draft. But before he hears his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, he has to contend with some frustrating personal business.

According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Zion is suing Gina Ford and Prime Sports to enforce the termination of his marketing agreement with them. Per the report, Zion’s attorneys are asserting that the deal he signed was unlawful in the state of North Carolina, where it was made.

Several days after Zion declared for the NBA Draft, he and his family informed the marketing company that he would be ending the agreement. But the company threatened to sue him for damages upwards of $100 million if he broke it prematurely.

The suit alleges that the agreement was unlawful under North Carolina law since “Prime Sports is not certified by the National Basketball Players Association or a registered athlete agent in North Carolina or Florida.”

Zion Williamson is suing to enforce his termination of an agreement he signed with a Florida marketing company, maintaining their deal was unlawful under North Carolina law. Story on ESPN: https://t.co/yr5erea0ZX

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 13, 2019

In a statement to ESPN, Zion’s attorney, Jeffrey S. Klein, explained that Prime Sports’ behavior following his client’s decision to terminate the agreement necessitated the lawsuit.

“Prime Sports Marketing’s actions towards Mr. Williamson blatantly violated the North Carolina statute specifically designed to protect student athletes. Mr. Williamson properly exercised his rights under the law to void his business dealings with Prime Sports Marketing. Prime Sports Marketing’s continued threats against Mr. Williamson made necessary the filing of this lawsuit.”

Zion is the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and is expected to go to the New Orleans Pelicans.

On top of the mega deal he’ll get by being the top pick in the draft, he is also widely expected to land a major shoe deal that could be worth as much as $100 million.


Filed Under: College Hoops, Duke Blue Devils, Top Stories

About Tzvi Machlin

Tzvi is a writer at The Spun.

Primary Sidebar

Search The Spun Here

What’s Trending

  • Longtime NFL Game Analyst Is Reportedly Out At CBS
  • Anonymous NFL GMs Have Telling Comments On Justin Fields
  • Q&A With Ta’Quon Graham: Red River Rivalry, NFL Draft, Texas Fires Tom Herman
  • Report: How Bill Belichick Is Handling The Quarterback Trade Market
  • Report: Eagles Staff’s Problem With Carson Wentz Revealed
  • More Trending

    Tyrann Mathieu in the Super Bowl.

    Look: Tyrann Mathieu Deleted A Postgame Tweet About Tom Brady

    Dwayne Haskins throws the football for Washington.

    Dwayne Haskins Has Officially Signed With A New Team

    More Trending

  • Longtime NFL Game Analyst Is Reportedly Out At CBS
  • Anonymous NFL GMs Have Telling Comments On Justin Fields
  • Q&A With Ta’Quon Graham: Red River Rivalry, NFL Draft, Texas Fires Tom Herman
  • Report: How Bill Belichick Is Handling The Quarterback Trade Market
  • Report: Eagles Staff’s Problem With Carson Wentz Revealed
  • How Danica Patrick Reportedly Feels About Aaron Rodgers’ Engagement
  • Young Man In Viral Cam Newton Video Issues An Apology
  • DeVonta Smith Reportedly Had Clear Pick Between Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa
  • Sign Up For Our Emails

    • Privacy Policy / Terms Of Use
    • Coverage By Team

    Copyright © 2021 The Spun · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding Inc.

    • NFL
    • College Football
    • NBA
    • College Hoops
    • Interviews
    • About
    • Search
    • Privacy Policy / Terms Of Use
    • Coverage By Team
    • February 25, 2021
    • 5 mins ago
      Colin Cowherd Ranks His Top 4 Teams For Russell Wilson
    • 17 mins ago
      NCAA Tournament Reveals How It’ll Handle Teams Dropping Out
    • 22 mins ago
      Look: Bears Running Back Reacts To Russell Wilson Rumors
    • 24 mins ago
      Look: Tennessee Baseball’s Home Run Celebration Is Going Viral
    • 33 mins ago
      ESPN Reportedly Decides On New Host Of The NFL Draft
    • 35 mins ago
      NFL Fans React To Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Teams
    • 36 mins ago
      Frank Reich Addresses T.Y Hilton’s Future With Colts
    • 42 mins ago
      Packers All-Pro Expects To Be Playing Elsewhere In 2021
    • 44 mins ago
      Jets Running Back Addresses Speculation About The QB Position
    • 53 mins ago
      Russell Wilson Reportedly Only Approving Trade To These 4 Teams
    • 1 hour ago
      ESPN’s Marty Smith Provides Details On Tiger Woods’ Crash
    • 1 hour ago
      Dallas Cowboys Fans Aren’t Happy With ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky