Fred VanVleet Elected President of National Basketball Players Association

Fred VanVleet, fresh off signing a two-year, $50 million contract with the Houston Rockets, has been elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). VanVleet, recognized as a respected and level-headed veteran, expressed honor and commitment to advocating for all players, acknowledging the challenges they face. He takes over the leadership role from CJ McCollum, who previously steered the union through the last Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.