Andre Iguodala might be retired from playing basketball, but he’s staying involved in the sport.
Today, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that the 4x NBA champion was appointed as the union’s acting executive director. Iguodala replaces Tamika Tremaglio, who stepped down to pursue new opportunities after serving in the role since 2021.
“I am honored to take on this role and serve the players, who are the heart and soul of the NBA,” said Iguodala in a statement. “I’m presented with a unique opportunity to take all that I’ve learned as a player over the course of my 19-year career and apply it to creating an even stronger and more influential union for current and future generations of players. I am thrilled to work alongside our extremely committed Executive Committee to lead the brotherhood through its next stage of advancement and development.”
After spending almost two decades on the NBA hardwood, Iguodala will now represent the interests of the players while he’s off the court. But as an NBA Champion, All-Star, NBA Finals MVP and successful businessman, Andre is well suited for the Executive Director role.
“Having a former player lead as Executive Director of the union is an exciting proposition,” said NBPA President CJ McCollum. “We thank Tamika for her service and leadership throughout the CBA process and are thrilled to welcome Andre as Acting Executive Director.”
Iguodala will work closely with Tremaglio, who steps down from the role in which she successfully led the Union through the latest round of collective bargaining negotiations earlier this year, as he transitions into the position.
“I am extremely proud of what we accomplished together in collective bargaining and over the past two years as a whole. With a new CBA in place, I am ready to move on from this role and pursue other opportunities,” said Tremaglio. “I am grateful to CJ, Andre, the entire Executive Committee, and all of the players for the opportunity to serve them these past few years. I’m confident that Andre will flourish in this role and continue to empower the players and this union to reach their full potential.”
This content has been brought to you by First and Pen in partnership with TheHub.News. First and Pen “informs, inspires and connects through voices of color in sports.“
