In-Person Camp Sessions to Feature Appearances by NBPA Members 

Jalen Brunson, Wendell Carter Jr., James Harden, Sabrina Ionescu, Kyle Kuzma, Damion Lee, Malik Monk, John Wall along with retired players Alonzo Mourning, Herb Williams, Ticha Penicheiro and Tim Thomas 

The 2022 NBPA Camps are supported by partners

19Nine, JP Morgan Chase, NBA 2K, Outerstuff, Showball & Spalding 

NEW YORK, NY, June 21, 2022 – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is pleased to announce its youth basketball camp schedule for the summer of 2022. After two years of virtual programming due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBPA will be hosting three in-person camp sessions for boys and girls, ages 9-17, this summer. Two of those sessions will take place in Miami, Florida and New York City respectively, in collaboration with JDS Sports and Five-Star Basketball Camps. The NBPA will also host an additional session of camp in the Los Angeles area with the Sports Academy and 3-time NBA Champion Coach Phil Handy's 94 Feet Of Game.

Each camp session will provide expert basketball instruction from top coaches in the area, focusing on skill development and building in-game fundamentals. In addition to on-court activities, all camp sessions will include an educational component that will introduce campers to the topics of financial literacy, in partnership with JP Morgan Chase, as well as other off-the-court life skills. Guest speakers and appearances by current NBPA members will be a part of each session. Players for the 2022 NBPA camp sessions will include Jalen Brunson, Wendell Carter Jr., James Harden, Kyle Kuzma, Damion Lee, Malik Monk, John Wall, and WNBPA member Sabrina Ionescu, among others to be announced.

The NBPA is honored to partner with local and national organizations including Outerstuff and the Cooper Stock Foundation to provide support and scholarships for youth to participate in their camps, as well as the Children’s Aid Society, Department of Homeless Services (NYC), Drew League Foundation, Garden of Dreams Foundation, Henry Street Settlement, National Association of Each One Teach One, Police Athletic League, and United Services Organization (USO).

The 2022 camp schedule is as follows:

“A return to in-person experiences this summer was a key priority for us" said Dan Gladstone, Senior VP Grassroots Basketball & Business Development of THINK450, the innovation engine of the NBPA. “We are excited to return to live training and life skills education programs, alongside our players and partners and continue our commitment to creating positive community impact for young athletes.”

"How you perform next winter will be determined by how you prepare this summer,” said Peter Robert Casey, CEO of JDS Sports which owns and operates Five-Star Basketball. “We couldn't be more excited to get back in the gym alongside the NBPA and the game's best teachers and trainers to provide a world-class experience, including first-rate skill development, competitive gameplay, and fun contests. See you in the gym." 

“We are thrilled to be working with the NBPA to deliver important financial health content to camp attendees,” said Frank Nakano, Managing Director of Sports & Entertainment Marketing at JPMorgan Chase. “We know that sound financial health is the foundation to long-term financial stability and wellbeing, and we hope this program helps teach these young athletes lifelong skills that can carry over into their lives outside of the game.”

2022 NBPA camp sessions will include:

• Expert basketball instruction & training focused on skill development

• Full court games, station drills & contests

• Guest appearances from current and former NBPA and WNBPA members

• Written player evaluation & feedback from NBPA Camp coaches

• Financial literacy and life skills components for campers of all ages in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase & NBPA President CJ McCollum

• Uniforms: jersey & basketball shorts for all campers, provided by 19Nine

• Official Camp basketballs provided by Spalding

• Giveaways, trophies & end-of-camp awards ceremony

• NBA 2K gaming lounges featuring NBA 2K22 

• Custom collectible basketball provided by Showball 

The NBPA is partnering with Five-Star Basketball, Hoop Nation, Basketball City and the Sports Academy to help operate its 2022 summer camps. NBPA Camp will include expert basketball instruction and training focused on camper skill and character development, with a curriculum created by NBPA Grassroots, featuring local coaches, former players, and current NBPA members to make a difference in the lives of youth.

Additional player appearances for the 2022 NBPA camp sessions will be announced at a later date. Follow the @theNBPA on Instagram and Twitter for player announcements and for more information about the 2022 NBPA Summer Basketball Camp, please visit nbpa.com/summercamp.

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.

About THINK450

THINK450 is the innovation and partnership engine of the NBPA, dedicated to uncovering shared interests between the 450 players and leading brands to build more engaging partnerships. Together with its partners, THINK450 creates original ideas that engage fans, stir them to action, and earn brands the right to participate in cultural conversations. For more information, visit THINK450.com.

About FIVE-STAR

Over 54 years strong. Over 250,000 alumni and counting. Since 1966, Five-Star has been the undisputed leader in basketball instruction. Founded as the first-basketball specific training camp, Five-Star’s high-intensity curriculum, world-class teaching stations, and competitive gameplay are designed to foster fundamental skill development and help players maximize their potential. The camp’s list of playing and coaching alumni — including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Bob Knight, Hubie Brown, John Calipari, Brad Stevens and Billy Donovan — are a Who’s Who of Basketball Royalty.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports, and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises; as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

About Spalding

SPALDING® is the largest basketball equipment brand in the world. Since its founding in 1876, the iconic American brand has remained one of the most recognized driving basketball culture today. SPALDING® is a sporting goods leader with high school, collegiate and professional partnerships. The SPALDING® trademark is owned by Russell Brands, LLC. For more information, visit www.spalding.com and the Spalding App.

About Outerstuff

Outerstuff is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of licensed children’s sports apparel for the major sports leagues globally. In addition to exclusive youth and various adult contracts with the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS, Outerstuff has substantial NCAA and Olympics rights, as well as brands including Umbro and Starter. Outerstuff sells its merchandise through all mass, mid-tier, sporting goods, e-comm and specialty channels worldwide, with sales in over 100 countries. In addition, Outerstuff has strong relationships with leading on-field brand sponsors, such as Nike.

About JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $4.0 trillion in assets and $285.9 billion in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2022. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

About Showball

Since 1992, The Showball Sports Product Company, Inc. has offered its own unique brand of premium sports collectibles. Each Showball is an actual sports ball or related replica which contains a real photographic image lodged “inside”, visible through the eyepiece opening. The Showball patented design concept and specialized imaging technology offers a new product category that energizes the marketplace and stimulates demand from sports and photo enthusiasts

Showball gives you the opportunity to combine a photographic image of your favorite player, team, mascot, stadium or any moment of interest, with your favorite sports item. We aim to satisfy the memorabilia and collectible needs of fans and athletes at all levels - youth, high school, travel, collegiate and professional. For more information please visit us at www.showball.com