Professional Basketball Players Association (PBPA)

The Professional Basketball Players Association (PBPA) is a labor union representing NBA players. It advocates for players' rights, working conditions, benefits, and fair compensation. The PBPA negotiates with team owners and league officials on collective bargaining agreements, ensuring players have a voice in decisions affecting their careers. It also provides support on issues like health, safety, and endorsements, fostering solidarity among players. Essentially, the PBPA functions as the organized body that protects and promotes the interests of professional basketball players within the league.