One of the world’s most powerful sports agents grew up in the city — and he's one of Cleveland Magazine's most interesting people of 2024. One of the world’s most powerful sports agents grew up in the city — and he's one of Cleveland Magazine's most interesting people of 2024. When founding Klutch Group in 2012, Rich Paul signed longtime friend LeBron James. Seven years later he became head of sports at the venerable United Talent Agency. His nearly 200-plus client roster includes Draymond Green, Jalen Hurts, Darius Garland and Tristan Thompson. He’s also chart-topping pop star Adele’s significant other. 🔗 Read more about Rich Paul at the link in bio. 🖊 Lynne Thompson 📸 Courtesy Darrell Ann #mostinterestingpeople #cleveland #cle #richpaul #klutchsportsgroup #celebrity #sportsagent #lebronjames richpaul