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Investigation centers on Stoudemire, past agent
Paola Boivin
The Arizona Republic
May. 29, 2004 12:00 AM
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The Republic has obtained a players association document that states the union is investigating allegations that Stoudemire's former agent violated association rules by giving the player money to secure his services. The letter was among court documents from an October lawsuit filed by the agent, John Wolf, in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. The lawsuit claims Stoudemire repaid only $10,000 of a much larger loan.
After the court entered a default judgment for $196,069.98 in favor of Wolf in February, Wolf issued a Writ of Garnishment.
The Suns already have withheld $54,000 from Stoudemire's paychecks and can garnish up to $210,000.
Neither the Suns nor Stoudemire would comment. Stoudemire's new agent, Bill Duffy, said Friday "this is a subject Amaré doesn't care to discuss."
Stoudemire and Wolf dissolved their relationship in February 2003.
Stoudemire overcame exploitative adults and absent parents to become the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year. He attended six high schools while his mom, Carrie, was in and out of prison.
While the Suns have been pleased with Stoudemire's commitment, privately many team officials worry about his mother's influence. The Republic has learned Carrie Stoudemire was charged with felony driving under the influence following a February 2003 arrest. An appeal was filed last week, and the case is pending.
Stoudemire acknowledged in court documents that Wolf gave him money "from time to time" and that "additional funds were paid to third parties, including a coach in the Amateur Athletic Union, without Stoudemire's knowledge or consent." He denied "the parties ever had an agreement regarding repayment."
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Paola Boivin
The Arizona Republic
May. 29, 2004 12:00 AM
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Amaré Stoudemire is at the center of a lawsuit that spurred a National Basketball Players Association investigation and prompted the Suns to garnish his wages.The Republic has obtained a players association document that states the union is investigating allegations that Stoudemire's former agent violated association rules by giving the player money to secure his services. The letter was among court documents from an October lawsuit filed by the agent, John Wolf, in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. The lawsuit claims Stoudemire repaid only $10,000 of a much larger loan.
After the court entered a default judgment for $196,069.98 in favor of Wolf in February, Wolf issued a Writ of Garnishment.
The Suns already have withheld $54,000 from Stoudemire's paychecks and can garnish up to $210,000.
Neither the Suns nor Stoudemire would comment. Stoudemire's new agent, Bill Duffy, said Friday "this is a subject Amaré doesn't care to discuss."
Stoudemire and Wolf dissolved their relationship in February 2003.
Stoudemire overcame exploitative adults and absent parents to become the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year. He attended six high schools while his mom, Carrie, was in and out of prison.
While the Suns have been pleased with Stoudemire's commitment, privately many team officials worry about his mother's influence. The Republic has learned Carrie Stoudemire was charged with felony driving under the influence following a February 2003 arrest. An appeal was filed last week, and the case is pending.
Stoudemire acknowledged in court documents that Wolf gave him money "from time to time" and that "additional funds were paid to third parties, including a coach in the Amateur Athletic Union, without Stoudemire's knowledge or consent." He denied "the parties ever had an agreement regarding repayment."
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