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Gilbert Arenas recalled a pivotal moment in his career when he chose to drop his agent before securing a $111 million max contract deal. This decision mirrors Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's (SGA) own move to go without representation when signing his supermax contract. For Arenas, it was a straightforward choice. He questioned the necessity of sharing 4% of his earnings with an agent when the terms of his contract were straightforward and based solely on his maximum value. This decision was a result of not only financial considerations but also a previous experience that made Arenas wary of agent negotiations affecting his career opportunities. He felt his agent's business dealings cost him a spot on the USA basketball team, contributing to his decision to take control of his negotiations. Arenas also argued that players often focus solely on the top-line figures of their deals and that he preferred to avoid deals with complex incentives.
