National Basketball Players Association

National Basketball Players Association

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.

NBA players did not receive the wide-ranging privileges and protections that exist today. There was no pension plan, no per diem, no minimum wage, no health benefits and the average player salary was $8,000. It was not until 1964, when the NBA All-Star team threatened not to play in the first televised All-Star game, that the players gained their first victory.

Contact Details

Office Address

National Basketball Players Association
310 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY, USA 10027
Phone: (212) 655-0880
Fax: (212) 655-0881

Executives

Executive Director

G. William (Bill) Hunter

President

Derek Fisher

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