The National Basketball Retired Players Association serves former professional basketball players, supporting them in life after their playing days, and helping them to leverage their inspirational influence to promote and teach basketball in their communities. The NBRPA today named Antonio Davis Chief Executive Officer of the alumni organization.

Founded in 1992 by NBA Legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit association comprised of former professional basketball players of the NBA, ABA, WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters.

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. [1] 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.

With chapters in eleven cities, including ours in Dallas, the NBRPA’s membership promotes basketball and enhances the sport’s image by building community relationships and fostering support for charitable activities and philanthropic events with a connection to the game.

The NBRPA is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Board members are elected by members to three-year terms with a two-term limit. View our Board of Directors

The Houston legends branch of the NBRPA is the only access point and support for all retired NBA, WNBA, ABA, and Harlem Globetrotters who reside in the Houston area. It is the only alumni association of its kind supported directly by the NBA and National Basketball Players.

Our community services are designed to provide the basic necessities of life which many unfortunate individuals lack. The services listed below are just a sample of our offerings. Help us serve the members of our communities. All donations assist the efforts we put forth and allow us to continue the good work of uplifting the youth of our nation.

Founded in 1992 by NBA Legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit...

Our Phoenix Chapter Legends of Basketball, serve as basketball coaches and mentors for the youth at each clinic while NBRPA community partners offer additional life skills programming.

Founded in 1992 by NBA Legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit association comprised of former professional basketball players of the NBA, ABA,WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters.