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NBA: NBPA Unanimously Votes To Fund Health Care For Retired Players

The NBA took a massive step in the right direction on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. In a truly groundbreaking development, the National Basketball Players Association announced that it would provide health insurance to former NBA players.

Per usual, the NBA and NBPA are ahead of the curve as it pertains to socioeconomic and political reform.

Health insurance will now be available to any retired player with at least three years of NBA experience. That unprecedented system is the first of its kind amongst North American sports leagues.

NBPA president and eight-time All-NBA honoree Chris Paul spoke about how important it is to take care of those who paved the way for the players of today.