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30 Jul 2019
Jayson Williams Gets the Rebound
Jayson Williams first found fame as a cheerful basketball player from St. John’s University and then eventually in the NBA. He was selected in the
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23 Jul 2019
The Remarkable Legacy of Sheryl Swoopes
by Brad Shulkin A true pioneer in women’s basketball, no one has had more of an impact on the women’s game than Sheryl Swoopes. Her accolades
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16 Jul 2019
On Track: For Jamal Mashburn, Retirement from the NBA Was Just the Beginning
by John Fawaz “What next?” It’s the question asked by every professional athlete. At some point, everybody hangs ‘em up. Only then do
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09 Jul 2019
All-Access Podcast with Sam Perkins
Next up, we welcome 1982 NCAA Champion & newly elected Board Member of the National Basketball Retired Players Association Sam Perkins to the
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02 Jul 2019
The NBA Biography They Didn’t Teach You in History Class
by Sam Smith Just because things are the way they are doesn’t mean they were destined to be so. Just because NBA players have the richest
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24 Jun 2019
Jerry Stackhouse: Whistle Stop Tour to the Top
by Sam Smith Jerry Stackhouse didn’t have to coach in the NBA’s developmental G League. After all, he was Jerry Stackhouse! You know, the guy
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14 Mar 2019
2019 NBA All-Star Weekend Recap
There were many new and familiar faces around Charlotte during the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend. More than 150 former NBA and WNBA Legends met for the
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21 Feb 2019
Caron Butler Named to Board of Directors
CHICAGO (Feb. 21, 2019) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) has named 14-year NBA veteran, Caron Butler to its Board of
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28 Dec 2018
Sam Perkins, Roberto Alomar Lead NBRPA, MLBPAA Mission Trip to Panama
As part of the National Basketball Retired Players Association’s (NBRPA) global mission to give back, a group of Legends and NBRPA staff recently
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28 Nov 2018
Current Stars, Legends Reflect on NBA China Games
As part of the NBA China Games, the NBRPA, along with current and former players, seized the opportunity to visit Shanghai and Shenzhen and see
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28 Nov 2018
NBRPA, NASA Join Forces to Create Immersive Program for Former Players
Chicago, IL (Nov. 28, 2018) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) has partnered with the National Aeronautics and Space
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05 Nov 2018
NBA Retired Players Get an Assist: Expanded Access to Professional Development, Career Development and Education Services
Huntington, NY (Nov. 5, 2018) – AthLife® announces an expansion of services to former NBA, ABA, WNBA and Harlem Globetrotter players through a
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27 Sep 2018
NBRPA Supports Former Players Through NBA Licensing Partnership
CHICAGO (Sept. 27, 2018) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) today announced their continued support of former
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06 Sep 2018
The NBRPA Thrives Under Licensing Partnership with NBA
CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2018) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) continue to
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16 Aug 2018
NBRPA Board Members Nancy Lieberman (Power), Rick Barry (Ball Hogs) and Jerome Williams (Young3) Set to Take on Big 3 Playoffs
Board Secretary Nancy Lieberman has her team positioned to make a deep run into the playoffs. Finishing tied for first with a 7-1 record to finish