Leadership
Learn about the leaders that represent the interest of the NBPA and it's members
Executive Committee
The EC is comprised of nine members: President, First Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and six additional Vice-Presidents. The terms of office for the President and First Vice-President are four years while the Secretary-Treasurer and Vice-Presidents serve three year terms.
Members of the Executive Committee are elected by their peers at the Board of Player Representatives Meetings. Any union member who is in good standing and signed to a Standard NBA Contract is eligible to run for a position on the Executive Committee.
The duties of the Executive Committee (EC) include but are not limited to:
- Directing NBPA affairs and the policy-making decisions necessary to carrying out the NBPA’s work
- Reviewing and voting on all matters requiring player approval between meetings of the Board of Player Representatives
- Participating in all telephonic conferences convened by the President and/or requested by the Executive Director
- Sharing the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Player Representatives
Chris Paul
President
Andre Iguodala
First Vice President
Anthony Tolliver
Secretary-Treasurer
Bismack Biyomo
Vice President
Malcolm Brogdon
Vice President
Jaylen Brown
Vice President
Pau Gasol
Vice President
C.J. McCollum
Vice President
Garrett Temple
Vice President
Player Representatives
As the governing body of the union, the Board of Player Representatives is comprised of one player representative from every team. At the beginning of each season, players from each team elect a single player representative along with an alternate to serve on the Board for that season.
The duties of a Player Representative include but are not limited to:
- Serving as the team’s delegate during all Player Representative meetings
- Each Representative is entrusted to speak on behalf of his teammates and report back any relevant and necessary information addressed during meetings
- Nominating and electing Executive Committee Members
- Selecting the Executive Director of the union
Atlanta Hawks
Rep: Kent Bazemore
Alternate: Taurean Prince
Boston Celtics
Rep: Daniel Theis
Alternate: Jaylen Brown
Brooklyn Nets
Rep: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Alternate: Jared Dudley
Charlotte Hornets
Rep: Frank Kaminsky
Alternate: Devonte Graham
Chicago Bulls
Rep: Zach LaVine
Alternate: Cedi Osman
Cleveland Cavaliers
Rep: JR Smith
Alternate: Jared Dudley
Dallas Mavericks
Rep: Devin Harris
Alternate: Dwight Powell
Denver Nuggets
Rep: Mason Plumlee
Alternate: Isaiah Thomas
Detroit Pistons
Rep: Blake Griffin
Alternate: n/a
Golden State Warriors
Rep: Jordan Bell
Alternate: Jacob Evans III
Houston Rockets
Rep: PJ Tucker
Alternate: Austin Rivers
Indiana Pacers
Rep: Myles Turner
Alternate: Alize Johnson
L.A. Clippers
Rep: Danilo Gallinari
Alternate: n/a
L.A. Lakers
Rep: Kyle Kuzma
Alternate: Josh Hart
Memphis Grizzlies
Rep: Ivan Rabb
Alternate: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Miami Heat
Rep: Kelly Olynyk
Alternate: Josh Richardson
Milwaukee Bucks
Rep: Donte DiVincenzo
Alternate: n/a
Minnesota Timberwolves
Rep: Karl-Anthony Towns
Alternate: Josh Okogie
New Orleans Pelicans
Rep: Solomon Hill
Alternate: Tim Frazier
New York Knicks
Rep: Lance Thomas
Alternate: n/a
Oklahoma City Thunder
Rep: Russell Westbrook
Alternate: Terrance Ferguson
Orlando Magic
Rep: Aaron Gordon
Alternate: Jonathan Isaac
Philadelphia 76ers
Rep: Furkan Korkmaz
Alternate: n/a
Phoenix Suns
Rep: Kelly Oubre
Alternate: Mikal Bridges
Portland Trail Blazers
Rep: Damian Lillard
Alternate: Maurice Harkless
Sacramento Kings
Rep: Harry Giles
Alternate: Marvin Bagley
San Antonio Spurs
Rep: Derrick White
Alternate: DeMar DeRozan
Toronto Raptors
Rep: Kyle Lowry
Alternate: n/a
Utah Jazz
Rep: Thabo Sefolosha
Alternate: Donovan Mitchell
Washington Wizards
Rep: Bradley Beal
Alternate: Sam Dekker
Executive Director
The Executive Director of the union is appointed by the Board of Player Representatives and the Executive Committee.
The duties of The Executive Director include but are not limited to:
- Directing all the affairs of the union on a day-to-day basis
- Executing all policies of the union
- Conducting the collective bargaining relationship between the union and the NBA
- Supervising the administration and enforcement of the Player Agent Regulations program
Michele Roberts
As the Executive Director of the NBPA since 2014, Michele Roberts ardently works on behalf of NBA players to ensure their rights are protected and that they are fairly compensated for the great value they bring to the court and as ambassadors of the game. Roberts has also been at the forefront of helping players recognize the power of their voice in pursuit of social consciousness as it relates to mental health, political activism, racial injustice and more.
In the media
Bloomberg - NBPA's Roberts on Mental Wellness in Basketball
CBS - Female NBA union chief breaks basketball's glass ceiling
ESPN - Michele Roberts elected to another 4-year term as NBPA executive director