The NBPA, in partnership with the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), Myriad USA, and the African Diaspora Network, brought together key leaders during this year's United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week, including current and former African NBA players, to explore the transformative power of the diaspora in government, business, academia, banking, sport, and entertainment. The occasion marked the second time the NBPA and NBPA Foundation have convened during UNGA, underscoring their continued commitment to support and amplify lasting player-led initiatives across Africa.
National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)
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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to assist players in maximizing their opportunities and achieving their goals, both on and off the court.
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- New York, New York
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- 1954
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We are excited to announce that former NBA player, Gorgui Dieng, has partnered with USADF and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation to launch an agricultural development project in Senegal through the Gorgui Dieng Foundation! 🇸🇳 With the support of a $25,000 matching grant from both USADF and the NBPA Foundation, totaling $50,000, this initiative will establish a hospital farm at Kébémer Hospital, supplying fresh vegetables and medicinal plants for patients and the local community, with the goals of enhancing nutrition and supporting local farmers. 🌾 This latest grant was made as part of an ongoing partnership between the NBPA Foundation and USADF to fund development projects supported by NBPA members interested in and committed to African development. 🌍 For more details, read our official press release: https://lnkd.in/eJJQ63BU
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We had the pleasure of partnering with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation to cohost an evening of discussion and networking, on the sidelines of #UNGA79! 🌐 Our P/CEO Travis Adkins led an engaging discussion entitled "Legacy In Motion: Sports, Entertainment, and Social Change in Africa," featuring Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Precious Achiuwa . This conversation explored insights from their NBA careers, personal journeys, and how their philanthropic efforts through SEED Academy Ghana and What If Unlimited, respectively, are empowering youth and women across Africa. Thank you to our partners, co-hosts and guests for an inspiring evening of conversation and advancing partnerships in support of lasting change on the continent!🌍 #US #Africa #Partnerships #CreativeEconomy #Sports #Development
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NBPA member Lonzo Ball has partnered with Vox Media and SB Nation for a new season of the What an Experience podcast. This past summer, at a joint NBPA-Vox podcast workshop, Lonzo and the Vox Media team bonded over their shared passion for the show and the friendships at the heart of each episode. Learn more about the podcast partnership in the article below.
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The NBPA Certified Agent Application is now open. All candidates with proper qualifications and interest in becoming a certified agent can apply here: https://lnkd.in/gVJJbvxU
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The NBPA has named Cameron Jones as Chief Financial Officer. In his role, Jones will oversee all financial operations, strategic financial planning, Basketball Related Income (BRI), and overall analysis, to ensure the NBPA's continued growth and stability. Learn more about Cameron's new role here: https://lnkd.in/dt9uTnNz
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At this year's NBPA Top 50 Camp, the best players from the SIAC and The Southwestern Athletic Conference gathered in Atlanta to train and celebrate community as HBCU athletes. Since 2017, the camp has given HBCU student-athletes a unique opportunity to learn and develop their skills on and off the court.
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NBPA Vice President Jaylen Brown and NBA Hall of Famer Jason Kidd have unveiled The XChange, a national initiative focused on bridging the racial wealth gap by generating $5 billion in net wealth for historically marginalized communities. The new nonprofit, based in Boston and Oakland, seeks to build generational wealth and promote cultural innovation within underserved and underrepresented communities. Learn more: https://prn.to/4fCVy5n
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Serving our players at The Sanctuary 🇪🇸 Learn the story behind our one-of-a-kind performance retreat and its role in supporting our players as they own their off-season. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiNzcbDz
NBA players enjoy their ‘Sanctuary’
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At this year's NBPA Performance Summit at The Sanctuary, industry leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss the impact of high performance. Special shoutout to our partners at Function Health for leading a panel on Longitudinal Testing and highlighting the importance of athletes owning their health.