Indianapolis, IN, February 17, 2024 – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) held its annual winter meeting of the NBPA Board of Player Representatives earlier today. Harrison Barnes and Garrett Temple were reelected to the NBPA Executive Committee as Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President, respectively. Their 3-year terms will begin effective immediately. 

Barnes was first elected to the NBPA’s Executive Committee as the Secretary-Treasurer in 2021, while Temple has served as a Vice President on the NBPA’s Executive Committee since 2017. 

"I'm grateful that my peers have placed their trust in me as the Secretary-Treasurer," said Harrison Barnes. "Serving my fellow players in this capacity is a privilege and a responsibility I take very seriously. I joined the NBPA Executive Committee back in 2021 to get more involved in Union business, and I am excited to continue in this leadership role to represent our players' best interests on and off the court." 

"It's an honor to be reeelcted as a Vice President on the NBPA Executive Committee," said Garrett Temple. "Since joining the Executive Committee in 2017, I've seen our Union make great strides to support the journey of the 450+ players in our game. Serving on the Executive Committee over the last seven years has been a rewarding experience for me to advocate for the well-being of past, present, and future generations of players." 

"I'm thrilled to have Harrison and Garrett return as members of the NBPA Executive Committee," said CJ McCollum, President of the NBPA. "Harrison and Garrett have a wealth of knowledge and insight on our players' experiences, and their leadership has been an invaluable resource during critical periods in our Union's history. I am excited to continue working with them in their respective roles to shape the direction of the NBPA and better serve the collective group of players." 

The members of the NBPA Executive Committee are: 

• CJ McCollum, President 

• Grant Williams, First Vice President 

• Harrison Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer  

• Bismack Biyombo, Vice President 

• Malcolm Brogdon, Vice President  

• Jaylen Brown, Vice President 

• Jaren Jackson Jr, Vice President 

• Donovan Mitchell, Vice President 

• Garrett Temple, Vice President 

All media inquiries should be directed to communications@nbpa.com.   

About the NBPA 

The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally. 

The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, and counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the players’ group licensing rights. 

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members, the NBPA Foundation provides support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations around the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need. 

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