Ohtani, Agent Sued Over Hawaii Real Estate Deal

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Above: Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 14, 2023. Image copyright: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

Based on this massive lawsuit, coupled with his past million-dollar financial scandal, Ohtani appears prone to using his celebrity status to rig systems for personal gain. If guilty, he risks severe financial and reputational damage, pointing to a pattern of leveraging star power to evade accountability.

Sporting News

Narrative B

Based on the lawsuit, Nez Balelo, not Shohei Ohtani, demanded concessions and firings in a $240 million project, exploiting Ohtani's fame for personal gain. Balelo's disruptive actions suggest he's using the baseball star. Repeated scandals tied to Balelo show Ohtani should fire him to stop further misuse of his celebrity.

Japan Today