Andre Iguodala Assumes Permanent Role as NBPA Head following a Three-Month Transition
In a significant move for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), former Golden State Warriors chief legal officer, David Kelly, was appointed as the NBPA's managing director in February 2024. This appointment came as Andre Iguodala officially stepped into the full-time role of executive director, following a period of acting in the position.
Iguodala's transition from acting executive director to the permanent role was marked by a new multiyear contract, signed in February 2024. The former NBA player's reputation as a respected veteran and his previous roles in player leadership likely contributed to a smooth transition.
However, the exact procedural details of Iguodala's appointment remain undocumented in the available data. Typically, the process for such a transition involves serving initially in an acting capacity to demonstrate leadership, receiving endorsement from the NBPA's executive committee or board of player representatives, a ratification or confirmation process involving the players’ membership, and an official announcement confirming the full-time role.
Iguodala, who made $185.2 million in salary across his 19-year NBA career, has kept a low profile since taking over as executive director, rarely doing formal interviews, speaking events, or appearing in union press releases. His tenure as executive director has seen the addition of union leaders like Michelle Crenshaw, Cameron Jones, Morgan Cato, and Jacinda Ortiz to the NBPA.
Prior to his appointment, Iguodala served for more than a decade on the NBPA's executive committee, including a four-year term as first vice president from 2019-2023. He is also the co-founder and managing partner of Mosaic, a $200 million venture capital firm.
Meanwhile, David Kelly now heads the union's legal efforts as a supplement to Iguodala's leadership, serving as the union's general counsel. The NBA's current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) runs through the 2029-30 season.
Tamika Tremaglio, the former head of the NBPA, has joined the Secretariat, according to related reports. The confusion surrounding Andre Iguodala's official status at the NBPA has persisted for more than a year after the "acting" label was removed, with the NBPA not publicizing Iguodala's new status or his contract.
Iguodala is also an active investor, including venture and early-stage investments in Coinbase, Allbirds, Zoom, DataDog, and Dapper Labs. He is a minority owner in Bay FC (NWSL franchise), Leeds United (English soccer club), and TGL franchise in San Francisco, investing alongside other NBA players like Russell Westbrook, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Larry Nance Jr., and T.J. McConnell.
According to the NBPA's LM-2 filing, Iguodala was paid $2.8 million in the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30, 2024. Despite the lack of detailed information about the process behind his appointment, Iguodala's tenure as executive director promises to bring about significant changes in the NBPA.
For precise procedural details or official documentation, checking the NBPA’s official communications, press releases from early 2024, or reputable sports news sources would provide authoritative confirmation.
People have expressed curiosity about the official appointment of Andre Iguodala as the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), given that the exact procedural details remain undocumented. Regardless, Iguodala's tenure as executive director has seen him collaborating closely with new assistant leaders like David Kelly, who is now serving as the union's general counsel and overseeing legal efforts in sports, such as basketball in the NBA.
