Bill Duffy (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Santa Clara University |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 5 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
Bill Duffy is a well-known American sports agent. He used to be a professional basketball player. Now, he helps many famous basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He makes sure they get good deals and advice.
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Bill Duffy's Journey
Playing Basketball
Bill Duffy loved basketball from a young age. He played college basketball at the University of Minnesota. Later, he moved to Santa Clara University to continue playing. His skills were noticed by professional teams.
In 1982, the Denver Nuggets picked him in the NBA draft. This meant he had a chance to play in the NBA. He was chosen in the fifth round of the draft.
Becoming a Sports Agent
After his playing career, Bill Duffy found a new way to stay in sports. In 1985, a friend named Ronnie Lott helped him. Ronnie Lott was a famous football player. He helped Bill sign his very first client. This client was a football player named Webster Slaughter.
Bill Duffy then started his own company. It was called BDA Sports Management. It was based in Walnut Creek, California. Later, he also started BDA Sports International with Rade Filipovich. These companies help many top athletes.
Helping NBA Stars
Bill Duffy's company represents some of the biggest names in basketball. He works with players from all over the world. Some of the famous players he has helped include:
He helps these players with their contracts and careers. He makes sure they are well-represented.
His Life Outside of Work
Bill Duffy lives in Northern California. This area is called the Bay Area. He lives there with his wife and their five children. He is a member of the Catholic Church.
