Membership

By playing in the NBA, ABA, WNBA or with the Harlem Globetrotters, Legends of Basketball members helped build the game of basketball and – through the distinction of an on-court professional career at the sport’s highest levels – remain ambassadors to the game for life. Legends of Basketball members embody the game long after taking the court professionally and put their notoriety to positive use as spokespersons and conduits of good will in the basketball community.

NBA, ABA, WNBA or Globetrotters Alumni are eligible for membership in the Legends of Basketball. Our Association is an exclusive fraternity and sorority that offers unique fellowship and a host of programs to help former players navigate life after basketball.

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GOLD - $250 Annual Membership

  • The potential to receive royalties for the use of name and likeness (In accordance with the NBA's Licensing Program)
  • Access to Legends local chapter events
  • Access to Legends paid appearances
  • Access to coaching opportunities through Full Court Press program
  • Access to transition programming, educational programs and career development
  • Subscriptions to all Legends newsletters and pertinent communication on player benefits
  • Subscription to Legends Magazine - The official magazine of the Legends of Basketball
  • Access to Legends events at NBA All-Star Weekend
    • Access to exclusive Legends parties
    • Access to Legends Brunch
    • Access to hotel accommodations
    • Access to purchase game tickets
  • Hotel Accommodations at the annual Legends Summer Getaway and Golf Experience in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League
  • Access to apply for the Dave DeBusschere Scholarship Fund
  • Access to apply for Legends Member Grant Programs
  • Access to NBPA health insurance *Only former NBA players with 3+ years of service time qualify
  • Access to NBA's Player Development Programs

GOLD+ - COMPLIMENTARY 

Legends of Basketball members age 70 and older are eligible for complimentary Gold+ membership.

Gold+ members receive all of the same benefits and opportunities as Gold members, with annual membership dues waived in recognition of their lasting contributions to the game of basketball and the Legends community.

PLATINUM - $3500 Lifetime Membership

  • The potential to receive royalties for the use of name and likeness (In accordance with the NBA's Licensing Program)
  • Priority access to Legends events at NBA All-Star Weekend
    • Access to exclusive Legends parties
    • Access to Legends Brunch
    • Access to hotel accommodations
    • Access to purchase game tickets
  • Hotel Accommodations at the annual Legends Summer Getaway and Golf Experience in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League
  • Priority access to Legends paid appearances
  • Priority access to coaching opportunities through Full Court Press program
  • Access to apply for the Dave DeBusschere Scholarship Fund
  • Access to apply for Legends member Grant Programs
  • Access to NBPA health insurance *Only former NBA players with 3+ years of service time qualify
  • Access to coaching opportunities through Full Court Press program
  • Access to transition programming, educational programs and career development
  • Subscriptions to all NBRPA newsletters and pertinent communication on player benefits
  • Subscription to Legends Magazine - The official magazine of the Legends of Basketball
  • Access to Legends regional and local chapter events
  • Access to NBA’s Player Development Programs

 

PLATINUM INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Current and past annual members are awarded weighted credits toward Platinum lifetime membership based on past payment of annual membership dues.

10% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 1 – 2 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 10% ($350.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $3,150.00

20% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 3 – 4 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 20% ($700.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $2,800.00

35% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 5 – 9 years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 35% ($1,225.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $2,275.00

50% Platinum Membership Credit – Each Annual member of 10+ years who has been current and up to date with their membership (no drop-off period) will receive a 50% ($1,750.00) credit towards Platinum membership; reducing their cost to $1,750.00.