How can athletes signed to an agent be added to the "agent" player count?

Athletes signed to an agent can be added to the "agent" player count by earning an NBA salary. This is because the player count for agents typically includes those who are actively on an NBA roster and receiving a salary from the league. When a player earns an NBA salary, it indicates that they are not only under contract but also recognized as a professional player competing in the top tier of basketball, which solidifies their status under the agent's representation.

The connection between being an NBA player and the agent's responsibilities highlights the importance of obtaining a contract and playing in the league as criteria for counting players. Players in the G-League, being separate from the NBA, although they may have an agent, do not contribute to the NBA-specific count until they secure an NBA contract. Similarly, getting drafted again does not necessarily add to the count without the player earning an NBA salary after being drafted. Therefore, simply having representation does not equal inclusion in the agent's player count without the validation of an NBA contract and salary.