2013-6-07 - National Basketball Retired Players Association

June 7, 2013
“The Playbook”
Presenting an Inside Look into Your NBRPA Membership
NBRPA Class of 2013
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Shandon Anderson
William Bedford
Anthony Bonner
Dave Budd
Marty Byrnes
John Crotty
Louie Dampier
Darrell Armstrong
Stacey Augmon
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje Tom Bowens
Bill Cartwright
Adrian Dantley
Steve Chubin
Oliver Darden
Maceo Baston
Tim Breaux
Joe Courtney
Brad Davis
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Connie Dierking
Gerald Govan
Chris Jefferies
Byron Dinkins
Paul Graham
Buck Johnson
Christian Laettner
Doug Lee
Bob Love
Vernon Maxwell
Lamond Murray
Rob Netolicky
Willie Foreman
Bob Hansen
Mike Gale
Kevin Gamble
Antonio Harvey
Fred Hetzel
Steve Johnson
Fred Jones
Barry Leibowitz
Voshon Lenard
Marcus Liberty
Yao Ming
Jerome Moiso
John Paxson
Sam Perkins
Jim McMillian
Ruben Patterson
Shawn Kemp
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Ricky Pierce
Mark Price
Luther Rackley Jr.
Frank Ramsey
Isaiah Rider
Nick Sheppard
Kenny Smith
Rick Roberson
Flynn Robinson
Russ Schoene
Mark Strickland
Tom Thacker
Otis Thorpe
Elston Turner
Antoine Walker
Pearl Washington
Bonzi Wells
Chuck Williams
John Wallace
Charlie Ward
David Wood
Lynette Woodard
Sharone Wright
Not Pictured
Ovie Dotson
Robert Hunter
Gary Phillips
James Robinson Max Walker
Charles Hatcher Thomas Kerwin Robert Rascoe
Alan Smith
Eddie Hughes
Brian Taylor
David Naves
Joe Roberts
June 7, 2013
*MEMBER EVENT HIGHLIGHT*
*** 25 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER ***
REGISTER NOW! The NBRPA will host its annual Legends World Sports Conference in South
Florida at Club Med’s Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St. Lucie, Sept. 20-22, 2013. Widely
recognized as the premier gathering of its kind for former professional basketball players, the
Legends World Sports Conference (LWSC) is the NBRPA’s annual retreat for members and
partners to learn, network and unite in community service.
To register and find out more information for the 2013 Legends World Sports Conference,
please visit:
http://www.legendsofbasketball.com/legends-world-sports-conference-2013/
*MEMBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS*
PAFI (PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE FRANCHISE INITIAITVE) SUMMIT
The Franchise Summit is an educational event built to introduce the professional athlete to the
basic architecture that supports the franchise industry. The two-day classroom curriculum is
crafted by the best and brightest in the franchise industry to guide students through the ins and
outs of franchising. The Summit is supported by the involvement of franchisors, sports agents,
associations and business advisors with a clear understanding of PAFI's mission of tooling the
professional athlete for transition. Overall, the PAFI Franchise Summit is a chance for the
professional athlete to learn about, build relationships within and position him or herself for
second career success in the trillion dollar franchise industry.
June 7, 2013
WHEN:
Sunday July 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM EDT
-toWednesday July 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM EDT:
REGISTRATION:
FREE for NBRPA Members
LODGING:
FREE for the first 25 athletes to sign up
To register for the event please click the link below:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7g3yivlbfdb2f07&llr=8uaweica
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THE DAVE DEBUSSCHERE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The NBRPA is proud to announce the Board of Directors’ approval to expand the Dave
DeBusschere Scholarship’s list of eligible applicants to include Member spouses and
grandchildren. Additional scholarship information and applications will be released to the
membership on June 14th.
June 7, 2013
*MEMBER ALERT*
THE POTTER’S HOUSE & MANPOWER MEN’S MINISTRY PRESENTS: A
FATHERHOOD PANEL
On Saturday June 1st, The Potter’s House & Manpower Men’s Ministry hosted a panel based on
the book written by former NBA player Etan Thomas. The book is titled “Fatherhood – Rising to
the Ultimate Challenge”. Etan has been very active in the push for stressing the importance of
being a role model as a father and being there for the children.
The panel was moderated by and featured the esteemed Bishop T.D. Jakes. Jake’s asked
questions and encouraged conversation among a group of panelist that included NBRPA
Member Darrell Armstrong, NBA point guard TJ Ford, New Orleans Pelicans guard Roger Mason
Jr., Dallas Mavericks point guard Mike James, Director of Center for Faith-Based Neighborhood
Partnerships for U.S. Department of Justice Eugene Schneeberg, and Pastor from the Potter’s
House Pastor Roberto Rocha. The NBRPA applauds the commitment of our members for their
support of such a worthy cause!