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, Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA.
AN ELITE FRATERNITY
By playing in the NBA, ABA, WNBA or with the Harlem Globetrotters, NBRPA members helped build the game of basketball and – through the distinction of an on-court professional career at the sport’s highest levels – remain ambassadors to the game for life. NBRPA members embody the game long after taking the court professionally and put their notoriety to positive use as spokespersons and conduits of good will in the basketball community.
NBA, ABA, WNBA or Globetrotters Alumni are eligible for membership in the NBRPA. Our Association is an exclusive fraternity that offers unique fellowship and a host of programs to help former players navigate life after basketball.
BECOME A MEMBER
The NBRPA offers three levels of membership: A SILVER - $150 Annual Membership, GOLD - $250 Annual Membership and a PLATINUM $3500 Lifetime Membership. Alums 70+ years of age can be members free of charge.
The NBRPA’s membership includes 42 of the most iconic players in NBA history. Membership in our Association has grown more than 15 percent in the past 12 months. Some of the latest additions to our growing membership include Michael Jordan, Alonzo Mourning, Yao Ming, Antoine Walker, Kenny Smith and Jay Williams.
Outlined below are several NBRPA membership incentive programs. To take advantage of these special offerings, please call 312-913-9400.
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Current and past annual members are awarded weighted credits toward Platinum lifetime membership based on past payment of annual membership dues.
10% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 1 – 2 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 10% ($350.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $3,150.00
20% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 3 – 4 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 20% ($700.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $2,800.00
35% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 5 – 9 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 35% ($1,225.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $2,275.00
50% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 10+ years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 50% ($1,750.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $1,750.00
EARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES PROGRAM
Current annual members receive a 10% discount ($25) on their yearly dues by paying next year’s dues prior to August 1 of the current year.
MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAM
Incentivizes members to reach out to their former teammates and friends to join the NBRPA. The “leader” in the annual and platinum membership categories at the time of the Legends World Sports Conference will receive verbal recognition at the Welcome Reception.
The following incentives are included for Annual Members as part of this program:
For each new annual or platinum member referred:
- Refer a new annual member and receive a $50 cash
- Refer a new platinum member and receive $350 cash
The following incentives are included for Platinum Members as part of this program:
For each new annual or platinum member referred:
- Refer a new annual member and receive a $50 cash
- Refer a new platinum member and receive a $350 cash
The member who accumulates the highest number of new annual members referred in a calendar year will receive a two-night hotel accommodation during All-Star Weekend the following year.
The member who accumulates the highest number of new platinum members referred in a calendar year will receive a two-night hotel accommodation during All-Star Weekend the following year and two tickets to All-Star Saturday Night.
