10 Athletes That Need Jay-Z as Their Agent

These ballers could use Hov as a shot caller.

Jay Z - Even though Jay made the Yankee fitted more famous than the Yankees did, he became invested in another New York team, the Nets. He bought a minority ownership in the team and helped to orchestrate their move to his place of origin, Brooklyn.(Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

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10 Athletes That Need Jay-Z as Their Agent - According to his "Open Letter," Jay-Z is in the mood to teach. He recently formed Roc Nation Sports and signed the Yankees' Robinson Cano; now he has his sights set on basketball (reportedly seeking to sell his ownership share of the Brooklyn Nets to avoid conflicts of interest). Other big sports agents are apparently nervous. Our advice: let him show you how to do this. Check out this list of 10 athletes who need to get down with the Roc. —Alex Gale (Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

Tim Tebow - Given his penchant for praying on the field, Timmy T is due some divine intervention — by way of the Blueprint 3 God MC — to help him deplane from the Jets. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Tim Tebow - Given his penchant for praying on the field, Timmy T is due some divine intervention — by way of the Blueprint 3 God MC — to help him deplane from the Jets. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Is Howard Moving On? - According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers are "not likely" to re-sign star center Dwight Howard. "Howard is willing to forgo the extra $30 million the Lakers can pay him to play for a coach and in a system he feels will better use his skill set," a source told the sports website. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Dwight Howard - After begging to be traded from perennial playoff missers the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard is now with the Lakers — who all of the sudden are doing their best Magic impression. American Gangster Jay could help Howard roll with the winners. (Photo:  Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith - J.R. Smith, the sixth man of the year favorite is giving the Knicks a serious hometown discount. Blueprint Hov knows a thing or two about putting business first — ask Dame Dash. (Photo:  Al Bello/Getty Images)

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J.R. Smith - J.R. Smith, the sixth man of the year favorite is giving the Knicks a serious hometown discount. Blueprint Hov knows a thing or two about putting business first — ask Dame Dash. (Photo:  Al Bello/Getty Images)

Back to Square One - Shortly after signing with the Miami Dolphins last June, the football player announced he was changing his last name back to Johnson as a way to "connect with his former self." His dismissal from the team was captured on the HBO documentary Hard Knocks. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

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Chad Johnson - Chad Johnson needs help — from a psychiatrist, an anger-management therapist, a publicist, Baby Jesus, the Holy Ghost and Buddha. The Dynasty: Roc La Familia Jay could extend a hand too. Teamwork. (Photo:  J. Meric/Getty Images)

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Terrell Owens - Terrell Owens has burnt almost every bridge he's crossed in his long career, and he hasn't caught a regular season pass since 2010. He's going to need a Kingdom Come Hov to make a comeback at this point. (Photo:  Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Terrell Owens - Terrell Owens has burnt almost every bridge he's crossed in his long career, and he hasn't caught a regular season pass since 2010. He's going to need a Kingdom Come Hov to make a comeback at this point. (Photo:  Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving - Guard, Cleveland Cavaliers. Eastern Conference.  (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)          

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Kyrie Irving - A big market awaits this talented point guard when he hits free agency in two years. Reasonable Doubt Jay could help create a high-profile, LeBron James-like sweepstakes for his services. Sorry, Cleveland. (Photo:  Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

#18 Alex Rodriguez - Total Earnings: $30.3 millionSalary/winnings: $29.8 millionEndorsements: $500,000(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Alex Rodriguez - Alex Rodriguez is already set for life — as are his great-grandkids — and recent hip surgery may end his career. But Jay-Z Unplugged could still help him make over his image, tarnished by steroid use, unfulfilled expectations and being an overall dirt bag. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Andrew Bynum - Bum knees? No problem — In My Lifetime Vol. 1 Hov knows how to work through pain and might still be able to swing that max deal for the big man. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Andrew Bynum - Bum knees? No problem — In My Lifetime Vol. 1 Hov knows how to work through pain and might still be able to swing that max deal for the big man. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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LeBron James - With Watch the Throne Hov by his friend LeBron's side when he hits free agency again in 2014, these two could change sports forever — and probably trigger the next recession.  (Photo:  Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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LeBron James - With Watch the Throne Hov by his friend LeBron's side when he hits free agency again in 2014, these two could change sports forever — and probably trigger the next recession.  (Photo:  Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves - Kevin Love was so happy about his All-Star game nomination that the power forward wanted to take an ad out in the local paper to thank fans for their votes. Although he offered to pay, the Timberwolves picked up the tab. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Kevin Love - The Free Kevin Love campaign starts with The Black Album Hov. Time to end this big man's misery in Minnesota. (Photo:  Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)