FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA - February 16, 2026 – Legends of Basketball today announced the election of its newest Board Members: Sam Vincent, Greg Foster, and Lionel Hollins.
They will join Chairman Charles “Choo” Smith, Vice Chairman Eddie Gill, Secretary Sedric Toney, and Treasurer Rushia Brown in guiding the organization during an important period of growth and rebrand.
Greg Foster
Greg Foster played 13 NBA seasons (1990–2003), winning two NBA Championships with the Chicago Bulls in 1997 and 1998. A Chicago native and standout at UTEP, Foster was drafted by the Washington Bullets and went on to play for the Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, and Milwaukee Bucks. Following his playing career, Foster transitioned into coaching at both the NBA and collegiate levels.
Lionel Hollins
Lionel Hollins played 10 NBA seasons (1975–1985), winning an NBA Championship with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 and earning NBA All-Star honors in 1978. A graduate of Arizona State University, Hollins later built a respected coaching career, serving as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets, among other roles.
Sam Vincent
Sam Vincent played seven NBA seasons (1985–1992) and won an NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1991. A Michigan State standout, Vincent was drafted by the Boston Celtics and played for multiple NBA franchises including the Seattle SuperSonics, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and New Jersey Nets. He later served as head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2007–2008 season.
These appointments come at a pivotal moment for the organization following the official rebrand to Legends of Basketball, formerly known as the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA). President & CEO Antonio Davis stated, “We are excited to welcome our new board members and look forward to the leadership, insight, and experience they bring. Their contributions will strengthen our strategic direction and continue to elevate our impact.”
Davis also expressed gratitude to outgoing board members Shawn Marion, CJ Kupec, Mike Bantom, and Ron Dupree, noting, “Their leadership and service to the association have been invaluable, and we sincerely appreciate their dedication.”
About Legends of Basketball
Legends of Basketball is a nonprofit association of former professional basketball players united by a shared journey and a shared belief that legacy does not end when the ball stops bouncing. Founded in 1992 and established with the support of the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, the organization brings together former players from the NBA, ABA, WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters. Legends of Basketball operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to supporting members beyond the game through connection, education, wellness initiatives, family resources, and community service. Learn more at legendsofbasketball.com.
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