Rich Paul is giving actor Damson Idris -- who's playing the NBA super-agent in a biopic about his life -- a big stamp of approval ... telling TMZ Sports he's a huge fan (and friend) of the "Snowfall" star.
We talked to the 40-year-old agent as he left LAX Thursday night ... and we asked Richabout the upcoming film about his life, and the actor who will portray him.
"I like Damson a lot. He's a great friend of mine," Paul said, adding, "Damson's great man, he's doing a great job.