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business5 months ago•2 min saved

Shohei Ohtani's Agent Faces Allegations in Hawaii Real Estate Disputes

Shohei Ohtani and his agent Nez Balelo are sued for allegedly using Ohtani's star power to interfere in a $240 million Hawaii real estate deal, causing financial losses to developers and brokers. The lawsuit claims they pressured and manipulated the deal to exclude the original developers, leveraging Ohtani's celebrity status to boost sales. Balelo's net worth is estimated at $39 million, and this legal issue adds to Ohtani's history of legal troubles.

via Hindustan Times|

#business #celebrity-leverage #hawaii-real-estate

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Shohei Ohtani's $700M Move Sparks Speculation and Controversy

Agent Nez Balelo discusses the secretive free agency process of Shohei Ohtani, expressing satisfaction with the tactics employed and dismissing criticism. Balelo met with executives from several teams to gauge interest, ultimately narrowing down the finalists to the Dodgers, Angels, Giants, Cubs, and Blue Jays. The Dodgers were always at the forefront of talks, and Ohtani informed his agent of his decision to sign with Los Angeles on the same day false reports suggested he had agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays. Ohtani's decision to defer a significant portion of his $700 million contract was described as an act of unselfishness and willingness to win.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#free-agency #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb