Rich Paul is an influential American sports agent and founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group. His most famous client is famous basketball player LeBron James, with whom he has maintained a long-term personal relationship.
In addition to his work with Klutch Sports, Paul is also the co-head of Sports at renowned talent management company United Talent Agency.
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- Full name: Rich Paul
- Stage name: Rich Paul
- Date of birth: December 16, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Sports agent
- Height: 1.75m
- Parent: Rich Paul Sr.
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Adele
- Children: Reonna, Richie and Zane
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: 120 million USD
Early life and education
Rich Paul was born on December 16, 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Raised by his father, Rich Paul Sr., his mother’s name remains unknown to the media. Although it is possible that Paul has siblings, their details have not been publicly revealed. He attended the University of Akron for higher education. Paul’s ethnicity is white and he is Christian.
Career
Rich Paul began his career as a sports agent after a chance meeting at Akron-Canton Airport in 2002, where he forged a close professional relationship with LeBron James. This meeting profoundly shaped Paul’s career path.
He gained industry experience working under Leon Rose at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), where he honed his negotiation skills and deepened his understanding of sports representation. In 2012, Paul and James left CAA to form their own company, Klutch Sports Group. The company quickly rose to prominence, representing a roster of top NBA talent and cementing Paul’s reputation as a formidable force in the sports agency landscape.
Paul’s most notable client is LeBron James, considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Throughout their partnership, Paul negotiated lucrative contracts and endorsement deals for James, raising his profile in the industry. Under Paul’s leadership, Klutch Sports Group expanded its customer base to include other NBA stars such as Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and Draymond Green.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @richpaul
- Facebook manager: Rich Paul
- Twitter name: @RichPaul4
Personal life
Rich Paul has been in a high-profile relationship with Grammy-winning singer Adele since 2021. The couple announced their engagement in 2024, much to the delight of fans. Despite their fame, they still keep most details about their relationship private. Paul is the father of three children—Reonna, Richie and Zane—although the mother’s identity is not made public. He is known to prioritize family time despite his busy career.
Net worth
Rich Paul has amassed an impressive net worth of $120 million through his successful career as a sports agent. His wealth mainly comes from representing famous athletes and negotiating lucrative contracts in the sports industry.
