by Alan Stein
9. July 2009 02:27
The Bald Truth: Secrets of Success from the Locker Room to the Boardroom
By David Falk
I was fortunate enough to meet David Falk several years ago as he is a regular member at Rockville Fitness; the gym I have been training my players at for the past 10 years. I still see him regularly and have always respected his body of work and have been fascinated by his success in the sports world.
For those that don’t know; David Falk was the NBA’s first super-agent. He represents many of the games’ greatest players and coaches, including Michael Jordan and Coach K. Yes, he is MJ’s agent. Enough said. He has represented countless NBA All Stars and lottery picks. Mr. Falk was innovative in his approach to negotiations and was responsible for the sports world’s first ever $100 million contract (Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat). He helped Jordan become the biggest commercial superstar in sports history and helped pen his groundbreaking, and history changing, contract with Nike. Heck, he even thought of nickname Air Jordan! He has been representing players for over 35 years and has, literally, seen it all. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience.
His book, The Bald Truth, is a summation of those experiences and is a captivating read for any NBA fan as well as for all aspiring agents. Mr. Falk reveals numerous business secrets that have helped him attain such extraordinary success. The examples he provides transcend basketball and are applicable to just about anyone. He takes a candid look at both his successes and his failures. He shares the numerous insights he has learned from the brilliance of MJ, Coach K, and former Georgetown head basketball coach John Thompson. If you have ever met Mr. Falk, he never pulls any punches and is extremely blunt. This book is written in the same fashion, which as a reader, is appreciated.
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Alan Stein
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