Dear Mr. Noel,
I hate to start this letter so formal and unfamiliar, but at this point, it seems necessary. But, let’s take note that even though I am older than you, I still give you the respect I feel you deserve. This is basketball, this is business, and this is important to you and to me.
I know you feel entitled to the money that you want, but it’s hard to agree with you when “potential” is still a word brought up about you regularly.