Categories: The GM's Suite

NBA Players Union Hires Michele Roberts As 1st Female Executive Director

 

The NBA Players Association has made history. The NBPA has been without an executive director since Billy Hunter was fired in February of 2013. For the first time in history, a woman will head of a major professional league union.

Michele Roberts, a prominent Washington civil litigator, as its executive director. Roberts, an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Roberts won over the players with a strong background as a civil criminal litigator and an unblemished character. She’ll be replacing the deposed Billy Hunter, whose tenure was marked with labor negotiation failures, corruption and ethical entanglements.
Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

Share
Published by
Jill Munroe
Tags: Billy HunterMichele RobertsNBANBPA
10 years ago

Recent Posts

Apple TV+ Film ‘Blitz’: Steve McQueen Explores Love and Self-Determination in WWII Drama

Inside Steve McQueen's Vision for Blitz Acclaimed filmmaker Steve McQueen has once again delivered a…

3 weeks ago

Top 15 Entertainment and Sports Stories of 2024: Usher, Kendrick Lamar, Athlete Podcasts, and More

Top 15 Entertainment and Sports Stories of 2024 As the year ends, we look back…

3 weeks ago

John Legend and Mike Jackson Talk Rhythm + Flow Season 2: Storytelling, Industry Evolution, and What’s Next

John Legend and Mike Jackson on the Power of Storytelling in Rhythm + Flow Season…

3 weeks ago

WAGS to Riches: Netflix’s New Reality Hit Brings Real Estate, Drama, and Star Power!

Reality TV lovers, grab your popcorn and champagne—Netflix is serving us WAGS to Riches, a…

4 weeks ago

Love, Money, and Fame: Professional Athletes Navigating the Dating World

Love, Money, and Fame: Professional Athletes Navigating the Dating World Dating in the world of…

4 weeks ago

Netflix Streams NFL Christmas Day Games Featuring Mariah Carey & Beyoncé: A Holiday Spectacle Set to Shake Up Sports & Streaming

Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL Takeover: Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Two High-Stakes Games Netflix is dreaming…

4 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.