National Basketball Players Association Suspends Search For Michele Roberts Successor

[RealGM Wiretap]

The National Basketball Players Association has temporarily suspended its search for a successor for Michele Roberts due to the uncertainty of the current situation, league sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

Roberts currently has two years remaining as NBPA executive director.

She has the "unwavering support" of players, sources added.

The union had been interviewing new candidates over recent weeks, including Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity.

The union will focus on the current state of the league after pausing their search.

There is no timetable for hiring Roberts' successor.

Via Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

[MitchB3]

Did I miss the memo? Did Michele Roberts say that she's only here for a short time?

[CanesHeatFins]

I'm assuming Michele Roberts is just ready to move on or retire, but I don't know either, none of these Michele Roberts articles ever mention why she is being replaced.

If the players are about to hire a former player to do Roberts's job, they're probably about to screw up this next hire.

It's almost never a good idea to let someone hire their successor, but in this case the players should let Roberts find them some candidates.

[NatiboyB]

Personally I wouldn’t let her go anywhere until we reached an agreement if they trust her. Not sure why they are even looking honestly unless she wants out.

You definitely want her around for the next CBA.

[Dan33185]

Did I miss the memo? Did Michele Roberts say that she's only here for a short time?

"“For the past six years, I have greatly enjoyed and continue to enjoy leading the NBPA and am proud of all we have been able to accomplish. When I agreed to a second contract as Executive Director, I made clear that I would not be seeking a third. The Executive Committee and I are committed to making certain my successor is thoroughly prepared to assume the position upon my departure from the NBPA and continue its sustained path for growth,” Ms. Roberts said. "

https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/06/nbpa-successor-michele-roberts

[MitchB3]

Did I miss the memo? Did Michele Roberts say that she's only here for a short time?

"“For the past six years, I have greatly enjoyed and continue to enjoy leading the NBPA and am proud of all we have been able to accomplish. When I agreed to a second contract as Executive Director, I made clear that I would not be seeking a third. The Executive Committee and I are committed to making certain my successor is thoroughly prepared to assume the position upon my departure from the NBPA and continue its sustained path for growth,” Ms. Roberts said. "

https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/06/nbpa-successor-michele-roberts

Oh alright, thank you for telling me and showing me.