MENU FEATURED POSTS NBPA X HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT ROUNDTABLE RECAP MARCH 02, 2021 WHAT'S NEW ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what was discussed during the NBPA x Henry Street Settlement Roundtable! READ MORE LATEST POSTS FILTER BY CATEGORY: PLAYER SPOTLIGHT, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, WHAT'S NEW, MONEY MOVES, TRAINING GROUND, HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGEREY NBPA x Henry Street Settlement Roundtable Recap MARCH 02, 2021 WHAT'S NEW ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what was discussed during the NBPA x Henry Street Settlement Roundtable! READ MORE Are Female Athletes More Prone to Injury? JANUARY 26, 2021 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. DAPHNE SCOTT - SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, HSS Important information regarding injuries for female athletes. What you need to know! READ MORE Recovering from an Injury JANUARY 26, 2021 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. JAMES N. ROBINSON, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, HSS How to best recover after an injury so you can get back on the court at the right time. READ MORE Recovery After Games - Am I Doing Enough? JANUARY 26, 2021 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) SNEHAL PATEL PT, MPT, SCS CLINICAL LEAD HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY – WESTSIDE SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE Learn how to best recover after an intense game on the court. READ MORE What Parents Should Know About Cortisone Shots in Kids DECEMBER 22, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. PETER FABRICANT - PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, HSS Children are not just little adults - find out more information on cortisone shots in kids. READ MORE 3 Tips for Shoulder Injury Prevention DECEMBER 22, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. MICHAEL FU - SHOULDER SURGEON, HSS Learn what to do to avoid shoulder injuries while working hard on the court! READ MORE A Time to be Thankful: Thanksgiving (Special Edition) DECEMBER 22, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at how the Union members have celebrated Thanksgiving in the past. READ MORE NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge: DeMarcus Cousins DECEMBER 22, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK 4x All-Star DeMarcus Cousins capped off the NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge with some impressive trick shots! READ MORE What to Do in the Pre-season- Am I Doing the Right Things to be Ready? DECEMBER 22, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) SNEHAL PATEL PT, MPT, SCS CLINICAL LEAD HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY Snehal Patel PT, MPT, SCS Clinical Lead Hospital for Special Surgery – Westside Sports Medicine Institute is here to talk to you about what you should be doing during the preseason to stay ready for the season! READ MORE Minimizing Injury and Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Athletic Career Longevity DECEMBER 22, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. BEN NWACHUKWU, SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON, HSS & MEDICAL CONSULTANT, NBPA Dr. Ben Nwachukwu, Sports Medicine Surgeon, HSS & Medical Consultant, NBPA is back to talk about how to minimize injury and work on career longevity! READ MORE Spooky Season: Halloween (Special Edition) OCTOBER 28, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what some of the Union members have dressed up as for Halloween in the past! READ MORE NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge: Isaiah Thomas OCTOBER 28, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what shots Isaiah Thomas made during his appearance on the NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge READ MORE Common Youth Basketball Injuries: Part 2 DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. JAMES ROBINSON, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, HSS Dr. James Robinson, Sports Medicine Physician, HSS is back with part 2 of "Common Basketball Youth Injuries and Participation Guidelines! READ MORE Parents' Guide to Managing Injury Rehab at Home DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. KATHRYN MCELHENY, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, HSS Dr. Kathryn McElheny, Sports Medicine Physician, HSS shares some tips on how you can support your injured youth athlete at home. READ MORE Youth Strength Training DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. BEN NWACHUKWU, SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON, HSS & MEDICAL CONSULTANT, NBPA Important strength training tips for your youth athlete. Dr. Ben Nwachukwu, Sports Medicine Surgeon, HSS & Medical Consultant, NBPA provides you with important information you need to know! READ MORE NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge: Lauri Markkanen DECEMBER 04, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what shots Lauri Markkanen made during his appearance on the NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge READ MORE What is Sports Pyschology? DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. BEN NWACHUKWU: SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON, HSS & MEDICAL CONSULTANT, NBPA Learn how psychological factors can affect return to play in athletes by Dr. Ben Nwachukwu from Hospital for Special Surgery READ MORE NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge: J.J. Barea SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what shots J.J. Barea made during his appearance on the NBPA x Ballogy 5-Shot Challenge READ MORE Money Moves with Malcolm Brogdon DECEMBER 04, 2020 MONEY MOVES BECCA GREENWELL Learn Financial Literacy with NBPA Vice President Malcolm Brogdon! READ MORE Post Moves with Lisa Leslie DECEMBER 04, 2020 TRAINING GROUND BECCA GREENWELL In this NBPA Training Ground drill feature, Lisa Leslie demonstrates the Reverse Pivot Step Back to help you create separation from defenders! READ MORE Post Moves with Bam Adebayo SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 TRAINING GROUND BECCA GREENWELL In this NBPA Training Ground drill feature, Bam Adebayo demonstrates post moves to help you score in the paint! READ MORE Virtual Fan Experience SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at how the Virtual Fan Experience has impacted these playoff games. READ MORE Common Youth Basketball Injuries SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR ROBINSON, HSS Learn more about common injuries in Youth Athletes and how to treat them! READ MORE Foam Rolling Tips for Athletes SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY Foam Rolling Tips brought to you by Hospital for Special Surgery READ MORE Bubble Check-In With Dr Ben - Day 1 DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. BEN: SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON, HSS & MEDICAL CONSULTANT, NBPA Inside A Day In The Life Of A Physician In The NBA Bubble with HSS Doctor Ben Nwachukwu READ MORE Healthy Snack Tips: What to Eat Before a Workout DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) JASON MACHOWSKY, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS AT HSS Not sure what to eat before a workout? HSS Sports Dietitian, Jason Machowksy, tells you what foods help fuel your body best and when to eat them. READ MORE Player Fashion: Orange WNBA Hoodie DECEMBER 04, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT BECCA GREENWELL The orange hoodie is quickly becoming a staple in the Bubble. Check out how players are showing their support for the WNBA. READ MORE ACL Prevention Tips DECEMBER 04, 2020 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS SPONSORED CONTENT) DR. BEN NWACHUKWU, SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON, HSS & MEDICAL CONSULTANT, NBPA ACL Injury Prevention Tips brought to you by the NBPA Sports Medicine Team and Dr. Ben Nwachukwu from Hospital for Special Surgery READ MORE Education is Never Optional: Financial Literacy Tips with Spencer Dinwiddie SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 MONEY MOVES BECCA GREENWELL Spencer Dinwiddie lets us know Education is never optional. READ MORE Setting Goals: Financial Literacy Tips with Spencer Dinwiddie SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 MONEY MOVES BECCA GREENWELL Spencer Dinwiddie shares the importance of Setting Goals READ MORE Bubble Hobbies - Golfing and Fishing AUGUST 14, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what the Union members are doing down in the "Bubble" during their free time. READ MORE Mentally Supporting Oneself During COVID-19: Words from Dr. Parham AUGUST 18, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DR PARHAM, DIRECTOR OF NBPA MENTAL HEATH AND WELLNESS Dr. Parham provides Psychological Strategies for Student and Young Athletes in the Time of COVID-19 READ MORE New Looks Around the Association JULY 22, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at the different hairstyles the Union members are repping as of late. READ MORE Quarantine Hobbies - Video Games JULY 17, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Take a look at what players have been playing video games during quarantine. READ MORE Learn the Art of Curling off the Screen with Andre Drummond AUGUST 18, 2020 TRAINING GROUND ANDREW GODNICK In this NBPA Training Ground Video, Andre Drummond teaches you the importance of curling off of a screen on your way to a jump-shot. READ MORE Basketball is Back JULY 17, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Basketball is Back: Take a look at how the resumption of play will operate. READ MORE Adapting to Our New "Norm": Psychological Strategies for Youth Athletes DECEMBER 04, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DR. PARHAM, DIRECTOR OF NBPA MENTAL HEATH AND WELLNESS Psychological Strategies for Student and Young Athletes in the Time of COVID-19 READ MORE Jab Step Series with Aaron Gordon JULY 28, 2020 TRAINING GROUND BECCA GREENWELL In this NBPA Training Ground Video, Aaron Gordon breaks down the difference between a jab step and a rocker step. A jab step is a simple, yet effective move.. but if mastered can help you leave your defenders in the dust! READ MORE Bigger Than Basketball: Union Members, NBPA Foundation Making an Impact JUNE 17, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT BECCA GREENWELL Learn how our union members and the NBPA Foundation have been making an impact Bigger than Basketball READ MORE Stretching Tips: Keys to a Proper Warm Up AUGUST 18, 2020 TRAINING GROUND BECCA GREENWELL Check out the proper way to warm up with these Dynamic & Static stretching tips led by NBPA Sports Medicine Director, Dan O’Brien. READ MORE NBPA Training Ground: How to Get Started DECEMBER 04, 2020 WHAT'S NEW BECCA GREENWELL Check out how to start Training With Us at the NBPA Training Ground! READ MORE Mental Health Awareness Month: What is Mental Health? JUNE 11, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS KIKI CAMPBELL In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here's what you need to know READ MORE Five Lessons Learned From The Last Dance JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK What did you learn from The Last Dance? READ MORE Off the Court Assists: What the Players are Doing in the Community JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK The Union Members best assists aren't on the court, but in the community instead. READ MORE NBPA x CoStar JULY 17, 2020 WHAT'S NEW BECCA GREENWELL Introducing the NBPA's Exclusive Fan Engagement Platform READ MORE The "Current" Dance: What do Union Members Think of The Last Dance Episodes 9 and 10? JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK With the documentary complete, take a look at what the players had to say about the final two episodes of The Last Dance. READ MORE The "Current" Dance: What do Union Members Think of The Last Dance Episodes 7 and 8? JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK With only one more two-hour session left, the players want more of The Last Dance. READ MORE The "Current" Dance: What do Union Members Think of The Last Dance Episodes 5 and 6? JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK A look at the impact Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan had on today's union members. READ MORE The "Current" Dance: What do Union Members Think of The Last Dance Episodes 3 and 4? JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK Players share their thoughts on Dennis Rodman's mid-season "vacation" and more. READ MORE The "Current" Dance: What do Union Members Think of The Last Dance Episodes 1 and 2? JUNE 11, 2020 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT ANDREW GODNICK What are players saying about the premier of The Last Dance Documentary? READ MORE What is Financial Literacy and Why is it Important? JULY 31, 2020 MONEY MOVES BECCA GREENWELL Learn how Financial Literacy can prepare you for life beyond the court! READ MORE Boost your Immune System with these Immunonutrition Tips JUNE 11, 2020 TRAINING GROUND ORRECO Keep your immune system boosted with these tips brought to you by NBPA Partner, Orreco. 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