Duffy will remain chairman-CEO of BDA and continue to run the company that specializes in representing active and retired basketball players. Duffy is a notable figure in the sports world as the of the few longstanding Black owners of a sizable talent rep firm. BDA’s current roster of clients includes such boldface hoops players as Luka Dončić, RJ Barrett, Goran Dragić, Rajon Rondo, Myles Turner, Nikola Vucevic, Sabrina Ionescu and NBA Hall of Famers Yao Ming and Steve Nash.
“Bill is a universally respected, principled leader and client advocate, and I am personally honored to be in business with him,” said Mark Shapiro, president of Endeavor. “This partnership reflects years of mutual respect and collaboration, and our shared commitment to building a holistic, best-in-class sports agency for the top athletes and sports executives in the world.”Excel Sports Management
Founded more than 30 years ago, BDA has offices in Walnut Creek, Calif., as well as in Santa Monica and Redondo Beach. Duffy is known for his early focus on expanding the profile of NBA stars beyond the U.S. into global markets, which are now the growth engines for the league.