The now infamous, behind-the-scenes NBA power broker was reportedly the one who first introduced LeBron James to Michael Jordan (resulting in LeBron signing with Nike). He has friends all over the sports and entertainment industry and has recently agreed to join CAA to become an agent.

So who is Worldwide Wes? Here is all the info I could find. If you have any other good sources, put the link(s) in the comment section and I’ll add it to the list.

NY Times: A Confidant to the Big and the Small, Woven Into All Levels
Player X, ESPN.com: Wes Wesley makes it happen
GQ: Is This the Most Powerful Man in Sports?
Spartan Tailgate: Wes Wesley timeline (scroll down a bit)
Gregory Dole, TrueHoop: My Summer with William Wesley
Seth Davis, SI.com: Wesley to become rep for coaches
Bill Simmons, ESPN.com: “You can’t chase the night.”
Waiting for Next Year: LeBron’s Free Agency; the Influence of Worldwide Wes