National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

On the eve of The Throne high school basketball national championship tournament, the participating teams came together for a special welcome dinner with several panel discussions designed to provide the players with the essential tools for success on and off the court. The tournament is underway with all games airing on NBA TV and the NBA App. Launched in 2023 by Gold Level Sports and Entertainment and the NBPA, The Throne was created under the guidance of GLSE’s player advisory board, which includes current and former NBPA members Danny Green, Harrison Barnes, Fred VanVleet, Dwight Howard and Rudy Gay. The Throne was designed as a curated experience for high school basketball players and provides a platform for elite competition while fostering the development of fundamental life skills off the court.?

The NBPA, NBA 2K, and the HOOPBUS brought the excitement of All-Star Weekend to Starr King Elementary in San Francisco! Shoutout to the students and staff of Starr King for a fun day of basketball in the Bay.

This All-Star Weekend, the NBPA Foundation partnered with NBA Cares and Stephen Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to support the league's Day of Service at East Oakland Pride Elementary. NBPA Executive Director?Andre Iguodala?and Player Engagement Director Shaun Livingston joined their former teammate and close friend to volunteer and uplift the beloved Oakland community.

The NBPA has elected Karl-Anthony Towns and Gabe Vincent as the newest Vice Presidents on the NBPA Executive Committee, while Jaylen Brown was re-elected for a third term as Vice President. Learn more about their roles: https://lnkd.in/eyE6wWcQ

The NBPA has named David Kelly as Managing Director and General Counsel. In this role, Kelly bolsters the Union’s veteran leadership team with more than a decade of experience at the Golden State Warriors, where he served as Chief Legal Officer, Business and Basketball and Chief Business Officer of Golden State Entertainment. Learn more about David's role: https://lnkd.in/eEcuamd2

Function Health, a revolutionary health management platform, today announced it has become the official Biomarker Partner of the?NBPA. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in athlete health, providing active and retired NBA players access to advanced testing and data-driven insights that promote long-term health. Learn more about this first-of-its-kind health tech collaboration: https://lnkd.in/eXTbDU7g

We’re excited to announce we're partnering with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) for a second year to support them with their NBPA Performance Summit 2025, which will take place between 22-24 July, in Andalusia, Spain.? ? The Summit, which runs parallel to the NBPA's annual high-performance player retreat, gathers 150 thought leaders, athletes, and innovators to explore the latest developments and advantages in the sports performance and tech space. ? ?? Swipe to take a look at the key themes for 2025. ? Expect dynamic keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and invite-only breakouts over breakfast and lunch, all designed to inspire and connect leaders across sports, technology, and business. Express your interest to attend: https://lnkd.in/gkRU5JTt.

In its third year, the NBPA and Gold Level Sports and Entertainment are bringing back The Throne, a one-of-a-kind bracket-style basketball tournament. The Throne will feature the nation’s top eight boys’ and girls’ high school basketball teams competing for the title of National Champions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNVyeZMk

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is hiring?Morgan Cato?as EVP/Player Operations at the NBPA, a role that will see her lead joint NBPA-NBA programming, oversee the union’s mental wellness team and resources and revitalize the Education Trust to expand its reach and benefit. https://lnkd.in/emQNgAQb

The NBPA has named Morgan Cato as Executive Vice President of Player Operations. In her role, Cato will lead joint NBPA-NBA programming, ensuring maximum player impact, on-court performance, officiating engagement and effectiveness. Learn more about Morgan and her role: https://lnkd.in/dSbGRCsD