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Rockets’ Fred VanVleet succeeds CJ McCollum as NBPA president

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected the new president of the National Basketball Players Association during the Board of Player Representatives meeting on Saturday.

He will begin a four-year term immediately, succeeding CJ McCollum.

VanVleet recently signed a two-year, $50 million contract to stay in Houston. The veteran guard won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and was named an All-Star in 2022. He also set records for the highest-paid contract for an undrafted player.

McCollum, who was recently traded to the Washington Wizards, saw his term expire. He had served as NBPA president since August 2021. In 2023, McCollum led the players’ association in negotiations to complete a seven-year collective bargaining agreement.

He’s expected to stay involved in the NBPA, moving into an advisory role.

This post appeared first on USA TODAY

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