National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)
-The NBPA officially got founded in 1954, but it wasn't until 1964 that it was recognized by the NBA as a players Union.
-It was Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics that started this Union, it is believed ti have started in Boston. -The First Executive Director of NBPA: Larry Fleisher -The First President of NBPA: Bob Cousy -The NBPA was formed to give representation to NBA players, and solve some issues between the players and their owners
President of the NBPA: Chris Paul Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Basketball_Players_Association#Leadershiphttp://www.nbpa.org/ |
Larry FleisherBob CousyBilly HunterChris Paul
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