National Basketball Players Association "The NBPA Logo Challenge" Draws Hundreds of Entries

NEW YORK - Jan. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the tip off for an online vote to help select a new logo for the NBPA. “The NBPA Logo Challenge” was an overwhelming success, with over 300 entries submitted from over 40 states during the three week entry period. The contest, powered by SportsBlog.com, was open to eligible fans ages 18 and up throughout the United States, will now be subject to a fan vote, and five finalists will be selected during the voting period from January 19- February 2, 2015. The winner will be announced during All-Star Weekend in New York in February 2015. Fans can vote once per day at sportsblog.com/thenextNBPAlogo.  All designs are the exclusive property of the NBPA.

“The support we received from fans across the country for this initiative was outstanding, and demonstrates the reach of the NBPA in communicating that we are an open, progressive and inclusive organization,” NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts said. “We are very excited to see what happens with this next step of fan voting and are looking forward to meeting the winner during All-Star Weekend in New York.”

Following the selection of the finalists by the fan vote, the winning logo will be decided by a committee of players that will include members of the NBPA Executive Committee.  The winner will receive a prize package that will include an opportunity to help unveil the winning logo during All-Star Weekend in New York.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  The contest is open to U.S. & DC residents, 18 and older. Subject to Official Rules available at sportsblog.com/NBPAlogochallenge.

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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to assist players in maximizing their opportunities and achieving their goals, both on and off the court.

Whether it is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, pursuing a grievance on a player's behalf, or counseling a player on benefits and educational opportunities, the NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interest of all NBA players.

In addition, the NBPA provides a forum for players to participate in union activities in a number of facets. From executive leadership roles, to team representative positions, global community outreach initiatives and more, the NBPA offers each NBA player the opportunity to get involved in the democratic institution that was created for, continues to exist for and is run by them.

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