National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

The NBPA and Canyon Ranch have partnered to deliver a best-in-class performance retreat, NBPA Peak Performance - a four-day curated experience inspired by current and former NBA players. NBPA Secretary-Treasurer Mason Plumlee and NBA legend Cedric Ceballos visited Canyon Ranch to select classes, services, and experiences to build the program. Designed to rejuvenate participants, NBPA Peak Performance helps Canyon Ranch guests unlock their full potential, gain deeper self-awareness, and enhance overall performance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRp9XeEw

To celebrate members who are fully engaged in their civic duties, the NBPA has joined forces with TUNL, a new interdisciplinary platform merging sports, fashion, and culture, and creative director and fashion designer Desyree Nicole to bring the “But Did You Vote?” capsule collection to life. Learn more about the collection and how the NBPA is activating its members to get out and vote ahead of election day ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eNKdnsiD

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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