Impact. Legends. Community. Philanthropy. LEGENDS ALL-STAR WEEKEND brings an elevated celebration of purpose, partnership, and play to Los Angeles with a celebration of past, present, and future.
Chicago, IL (November 18, 2025) – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) will debut its revitalized brand and vision during Legends All-Star Weekend 2026, a multi-sensory, high-impact production designed to celebrate NBA and WNBA Legends while laying the foundation for the organization's new chapter.
The weekend will feature a series of signature events, including the Legends VIP Night Brunch, The Legends Bash, and The Legends Day of Giving, each blending entertainment, philanthropy, and community engagement to deliver a best-in-class experience.
Leadership Vision
NBRPA President & CEO Antonio Davis and Chairman Charles "Choo" Smith have been instrumental in revitalizing the organization’s brand and charting a renewed path to inspire, educate, and empower through its 1,800 members. The NBRPA supports former professional basketball players in life beyond the game, helping them leverage their influence to promote, teach, and give back to their communities through the sport they love.
“This weekend represents everything we’ve been building toward –– a renewed vision, deeper community engagement, and meaningful impact,” said Antonio Davis, President & CEO of the NBRPA. “Legends All Star Weekend is more than an event; it’s a statement about who we are and where we’re going as an organization. We’re uniting partners, players, and communities to celebrate legacy while shaping the future together.”
Embedded in The Legends NBA All Star Weekend, is the power of community and impact, exemplified by the NBA and WNBA ICON Award recipients who will be recognized throughout the weekend for their intentional efforts to empower others, and advance the NBRPA’s mission and image.
“We’re in a powerful moment full of purpose, momentum, and possibility,” added NBRPA Chairman Choo Smith. “Partnering with The Finn Group and local leaders allows us to expand our impact and create meaningful experiences that uplift, inspire, and transform. Under Antonio’s leadership, we’re staying grounded in our mission and focused on building community through every move we make. Los Angeles, get ready –– the NBRPA is bringing love and legacy to the city.”
Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – The Legends Tip Off
An exclusive, invite-only experience at the Rhimes Performing Arts Center hosted by Norm Nixon and the NBRPA. The audience will include Legends from NBA and WNBA, influencers from music, film, business, and NBRPA sponsors and partners. The event will feature a custom culinary experience, live music, cigar lounge, and special award presentation marking the formal launch of the NBRPA’s new mission and purpose.
Friday, February 13, 2026 – The Legends Bash Hosted By NBRPA
An Ultra-VIP Experience featuring world-class music, cuisine, and cultural activations. The celebration will bring together NBA Legends, celebrities, and business leaders for an unforgettable evening spanning a full city block—complete with a custom pavilion with national entertainment and DJs, a cigar lounge, Gaming Lounge, vendor pop-ups, and curated culinary experiences.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – The Legends Day of Giving (in Partnership with District 10 Councilwoman Heather Hutt)
Community-driven initiatives focused on health, wellness, and transformation. The NBRPA, in collaboration with The Harlem Globetrotters, Choo Smith’s Communiversity, The Finn Group, The Bloom Ranch, City of Los Angeles’ District 10, will lead a comprehensive Day of Giving addressing disparities in health, wellness, and community infrastructure.
Health and Wellness
Location: 5000 OBAMA BLVD | 11AM – 4PM
In partnership with the Los Angeles Health Department, this activation will provide screenings, education, and services focused on mental health, disease prevention, nutrition, and youth empowerment. Healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness programs, and forward-thinking farming, curated by Bloom Ranch.
Comprehensive outreach to provide education, screenings, and services for LA City residents. Activation will include screenings and testing for blood pressure, HIV, cancer, diabetes; education focused on healthy eating, drug recovery, mental health, youth empowerment services; healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness programs, and urban growth centers focused on locally grown products curated by Bloom Ranch.
Youth Basketball Clinic
Location: 5000 Obama Blvd (Clipper Gymnasium) | 2PM
Led by the Choo Smith Foundation and The Harlem Globetrotters, in partnership with NBA/WNBA Legends, this clinic will host 500 young LA residents (ages 7-18) for skill development, mentorship, and community building.
Community Transformation
Location: Designated Community (Council District 10) | 3PM – 4PM
District 10 Councilwoman Heather Hutt, alongside corporate partners and retired players, will spearhead initiatives in beautification, technology enhancement, homelessness support, and urban greening. A commemorative mural will be commissioned and dedicated to celebrate the partnership and community transformation.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBRPA)
Founded in 1992 by NBA Legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit association comprised of former professional basketball players of the NBA, ABA, WNBA, and Harlem Globetrotters. It is the only alumni association of its kind supported directly by the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
With energetic corporate leadership and a unified Board, the future has never been brighter at the NBRPA. The Association provides a host of programs, services and benefits designed to help retired basketball players and their families successfully navigate life after the game. In support of its membership, the NBRPA proactively offers a full menu of education, health, finance and career/life transition benefits to retired basketball players and their families.
Working in conjunction with the NBA and NBPA, the NBRPA’s membership promotes basketball and enhances the sport’s image by building community relationships and fostering support for charitable activities and philanthropic events with a connection to the game.
By playing in the NBA, ABA, WNBA or with the Harlem Globetrotters, NBRPA 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. NBRPA 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.
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Basketball Retired Players Association serves former professional basketball players, supporting them in life after their playing days, and helping them to leverage their inspirational influence to promote and teach basketball in their communities.
CONTACTS
Erin Law | NBRPA, 651-442-2565, elaw@legendsofbasketball.com
Ritza Yana | The Finn Group Communications, 202-596-7439, ritzayana@ryink.co