Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama has been elected as a vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
A Board of Player Representatives selected Aldama and New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III as the two newest vice presidents. Aldama and Murphy join a total of seven vice presidents on the NBPA board.
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Aldama will serve a three-year term in his new role. He’ll help with collective bargaining, player interests and global outreach.
In July 2025, the NBPA announced that Aldama joined the NBPA Foundation’s Board of Directors. In that role, Aldama served as an advisor to the NBPA Foundation’s global programs, approved grant funding and identified new opportunities to support players’ social impact around the world.
“I am excited to join the Executive Committee and get to work on the issues that impact NBA players daily,” Aldama said in a statement on Feb. 13. “My goal is to ensure every player feels supported and that we keep building on the strength and unity of this brotherhood.”
Jaren Jackson Jr. recently was a NBPA VP while a member of the Grizzlies. He served a three-year term, lasting from 2023-2026.
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Every NBA team also has a player rep. Aldama is currently serving that role for Memphis, with Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward as the alternate.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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