The National Basketball Players Association has appointed an HBCU alumnus to lead the organization. Morehouse College alumnus David Kelly was recently selected as the organization’s executive director, replacing Andre Iguodala.
In a statement released by the NBPA, Kelly talked about his excitement to step into the role.
“The energy and excitement in the NBPA is palpable and the opportunities for our players are virtually endless. I’m excited to roll up my sleeves and advocate on behalf of the players who drive the culture on the world stage and embrace everything that is great about the game.”
Iguodala spoke highly of Kelly in an NBPA statement.
“We are thrilled to have David Kelly join our leadership team in this important position. His unique background will allow us to transform our enterprise as well as enhance services for our members in new and creative ways. The immense value of our players – both on and off the court – continues to expand as basketball grows globally. It is important that we continue to diversify our expertise to meet their growing needs.”
Kelly received a bachelor’s degree in English from Morehouse College in 1996 and, a few years later, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law with his Juris Doctor. He made his jump to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, first serving as general counsel and vice president of basketball management and strategy from 2012 to 2018. He then took on roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Business Officer at Golden State Entertainment.
H has worked with the NBPA since March 2025 and is now set to assume the role of Executive Director. In this position, Kelly will use his legal expertise and business experience to help guide the organization.
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