National Basketball Retired Players Association
| Abbreviation | NBRPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1992 |
| Founder | Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Dave Cowens, Oscar Robertson and Archie Clark |
| Founded at | New York City |
| Type | Charitable 501 (c)3 non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Leader | Scott Rochelle |
The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit association composed of former professional basketball players of the NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters, and WNBA. It was founded in 1992 by NBA Hall of Famers Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Dave Cowens, Oscar Robertson and former NBA point guard Archie Clark. Also referred to as the Legends of Basketball, the NBRPA serves as the official alumni organization for the NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters, and WNBA. The NBRPA was founded in New York City and is currently headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, while also having chapters located throughout the United States in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Phoenix.
The National Basketball Retired Players Association is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is supported by the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The NBRPA seeks to assist former NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players with their transition away from their careers as professional athletes. Additionally, the NBRPA works to positively impact communities and youth through basketball and mentorship. In 2012, the Retired Players Association moved its headquarters to Chicago after 20 years in New York City.
The NBRPA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting exclusively of former professional basketball players that are elected by their peers.
Scott Rochelle is the current interim President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Players Association.
In August 2014, the National Basketball Retired Players Association named Jalen Rose as their official Ambassador and Spokesperson. Within this role, Rose will shape programs for former players while recruiting and enlisting the help of younger NBA players.
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