Jimmy Butler dribbling a basketball in a Golden State Warriors uniform

Thread Sports
Management

Thread exists to help extraordinary athletes build extraordinary lives.

Built around the athlete.

Led by Bernie Lee, Thread brings more than two decades of basketball representation experience to a personal, hands-on practice. Since beginning his career in 2005, Bernie has negotiated over $1 billion in contracts.

Our work connects contract negotiation and career decisions with the ambitions that matter beyond the game. Every relationship begins with understanding the athlete, the people around them and the life they want to build.

Sacramento Kings player rising toward the basket over a defender
Jimmy Butler hanging from the rim after a dunk in a Miami Heat uniform

Representation, without limits.

Comprehensive representation built around every stage of an athlete’s career

Contract negotiation

NIL & endorsements

Career strategy

Brand & business

The athletes.

Precious Achiuwa
Jimmy Butler
Kia Nurse
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Built for what’s next.