About The Atlanta Chapter
Founded to unite basketball legends who call Atlanta home, the NBRPA Atlanta Chapter has been a cornerstone of community engagement and player support since its establishment. Our chapter has grown from a small group of dedicated alumni into a thriving network of NBA, ABA, WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters legends committed to making a difference in Metro Atlanta.
Our history is built on a foundation of service, mentorship, and pay it forward. From our early days hosting youth basketball clinics to our current comprehensive programs supporting breast cancer research, prostate cancer awareness, and underserved communities, we've consistently demonstrated that the impact of a Legend extends far beyond the court.
Founded to unite basketball legends who call Atlanta home, the NBRPA Atlanta Chapter has been a cornerstone of community engagement and player support since its establishment. Our chapter has grown from a small group of dedicated alumni into a thriving network of NBA, ABA, WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters legends committed to making a difference in Metro Atlanta.
Our history is built on a foundation of service, mentorship, and pay it forward. From our early days hosting youth basketball clinics to our current comprehensive programs supporting breast cancer research, prostate cancer awareness, and underserved communities, we've consistently demonstrated that the impact of a Legend extends far beyond the court.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to cultivate a collaborative community that empowers retired athletes to leverage their experiences, expand opportunities, and make lasting contributions beyond the game.
Our mission is to cultivate a collaborative community that empowers retired athletes to leverage their experiences, expand opportunities, and make lasting contributions beyond the game.
Excellence
in everything we do, from the programs we create to the communities we serve
Excellence
in everything we do, from the programs we create to the communities we serve
Excellence
in everything we do, from the programs we create to the communities we serve
Service
to our community, putting the needs of others first and using our platform to create meaningful change.
Service
to our community, putting the needs of others first and using our platform to create meaningful change.
Service
to our community, putting the needs of others first and using our platform to create meaningful change.
Integrity
in our actions, maintaining transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our dealings with members, partners, and the community.
Integrity
in our actions, maintaining transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our dealings with members, partners, and the community.
Integrity
in our actions, maintaining transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our dealings with members, partners, and the community.
Member Unity
Fostering a strong brotherhood and sisterhood that strengthens our collective voice and amplifies our impact.
Member Unity
Fostering a strong brotherhood and sisterhood that strengthens our collective voice and amplifies our impact.
Member Unity
Fostering a strong brotherhood and sisterhood that strengthens our collective voice and amplifies our impact.
Meet our team
Meet our team
Nakia Lawson
President
Nakia Lawson
President
Nakia Lawson
President
Cal Bowdler
Vice President
Cal Bowdler
Vice President
Cal Bowdler
Vice President
Harold Keeling
CFO
Harold Keeling
CFO
Harold Keeling
CFO
Chris Amerson
COO
Chris Amerson
COO
Chris Amerson
COO