This incident reflected Hector a point he wanted to avoid—the influence of agents. In every sport, agents are influential, and agent games influence a career. In the NBA, the case of Anthony Davis is telling. His agent pushed him to the Lakers, weakening his relationship with the Pelicans.
But football contains many crooks, the family that gets involved, and the entourage. Some good people are contentious and do good business. That's why Belinda is influential in all of Hector's teams. The club's recruitment policy is in his favor.
But there is one thing that Paco seems to have forgotten: The agent proposes, and the club disposes. The agent is not a sporting director or a position in the club. A file cannot be signed without the signature of the club. It's too easy to blame the agent. That's why he didn't appreciate Paco's initiative.
An agent is competent and wise. He knows who to talk to and who to talk to because he knows who has the decision-making power or who can influence the person with the decision-making power. At CD Badajoz, this person is Paco. Change is needed.
Hector dialed Neil's number: "Neill, it's me. I would like you to move to the offices of each team to regulate the files. Paco broke the charter. »
Neil Kindrick is a former Sacramento Kings analyst. With Welsh origins, he participated in purchasing Newport and is the Chief Scout. Newport is the only club that operates without a sporting director because Neil, a former NBA scout, is looking for a player according to the profile the manager wants in the database of his scouts.
Despite the money at his disposal, the transfer windows are calm because, with the help of data, deals are settled months in advance in anticipation of a possible retirement or departure. The whole part of the club in daily life is delegated to someone else. Hector is delighted with his work and intends to make him a model.
"Seriously? Three possible prohibitions exist Club mandate, salary above the limit, and sabotage in the scouting cell. Which one was broken? Neil is surprised. Hector can't take care of everything during the NBA season. If Hector calls, it's because he doesn't like the situation.
"Club mandate and sabotage. Neil, I think you're right. Let everyone know that the Scout Chiefs will have transfer rights from next season. Rather than on the phone, go there personally and come back to see me in Sacramento. Hector trusts Neil.
They worked together for two years, and his reputation in the Kings' organizational chart was good. Hector had to pay to get it from the franchise. NBA Scouts are the elite among the elite in their fields.
Belinda sitting next to him, was initially worried, but with Neil, there is no need to worry anymore. Belinda has reconverted well. She gave up the WNBA and makes much money-making deals during transfer windows.
She has considerable influence in Mexico, and Spanish clubs are increasingly contacting her. It is unknown worldwide, but its field of activity has nothing to envy the biggest because none of Hector's clubs in Europe except Gent is in the first division of his country.
Now a FIFA and NBA certified agent, she handles deals involving Hector and Alejandro Forte. She negotiated the contract that had just been signed with Puma. He's a genius, no matter the field.
Hector's family life is less chaotic than his entry into the NBA. The two, busy with business, had to leave the children in Mexico. Now they are in primary school at a private school in Sacramento. The Sacramento Country Day School.
The twins are in boarding school much of the year, parents often go discreetly, and he makes donations as compensation. Private schools are exempt from federal educational regulations but regulated by the state.
They must provide a level of education equal to or better than that available in public schools.
All have gone to Mexico City to attend the NBA Games, and a class goes to each game from Sacramento to the Golden 1 Center. Not to mention Belinda, who is always present except when she runs. Hector pays for everything, whether it is logistics or entry.
Of course, Anjali and Vivek agreed.