Former Wildcat Andre Iguodala is named the NBPA First Vice President

Good things are coming for Andre Iguodala, as the former Wildcat has become the newly-elected Vice President for the NBPA.

Arizona Basketball and the NBA, those two terms can go hand-in-hand quite often, and is a major reason why the University of Arizona is so revered in the world of College Basketball. Well, on the long list of successful, former Wildcats, is Andre Iguodala.

Currently in year 15 of his career in the NBA, Iggy has made himself known one of the games’ best play makers, staunch and lengthy defenders, and a crucial piece to the ever-so-talented Golden State Warriors.

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However, on the long list of accomplishments for Iguodala, perhaps the one that shines brightest is his involvement in the game of basketball off the court.

On Monday afternoon, it was announced the former Wildcat was actually named First Vice President for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

Iguodala will serve as the labor unions’ First VP for the next four years, and will also replace LeBron James as the new, First Vice President!

Iggy, who has been serving as the Associations vice president since June of 2017, will now get a bigger role as he becomes the new First VP.

Considered one of the oldest trade unions, the NBPA is essentially a union for current professional basketball players in the NBA. They were created to not only represent the players, but help them to maximize their opportunities and achieve their goals both on and off the court.

Here is just a bit of what they do:

• Negotiating the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the NBA, which governs all aspects of players’ employment
• Ensuring that the NBA and its teams meet their obligations under the CBA
• Certifying, regulating and educating player agents
• Providing a full range of services, benefits and assistance through the NBPA’s Player Services department
• Monitoring and negotiating the administration of retirement and insurance benefits
• Providing on-staff security professionals to help with proprietary or sensitive matters
• Assisting charity and community organizations
• Promoting the positive image and reputation of NBA players, both on and off the court

Andre will have a vital role in maintaining the huge impact made by the NBPA, and his previous experience as the VP with Association will surely be beneficial for him moving forward.

At Zona Zealots, we would like to congratulate Andre on becoming the new, First VP for the NBPA and wish him the best in his future endeavors! Bear Down, Arizona!