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“Paternalistic is a very good word. They think they have to look out for these guys? Don't worry about it. Why? Because of history. Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant. They did okay.”

Quote by Sonny Vaccaro

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Sonny Vaccaro, born on September 23, 1939, is a significant figure in the sports industry. His career spans multiple domains, including sports marketing, shoe design, and sports agency. Vaccaro is renowned for his contributions to basketball, particularly in promoting the globalization of the sport and advancing youth basketball. more

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