New York, New York
We are thrilled to have you here!
Our NBA Player Development team has curated some essential information to help you make the most of this occasion.
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This private and secure space offers comfortable seating, snacks, beverages, and family resources. The lounge hours are listed in the schedule, and we look forward to welcoming you for a quick snack or a relaxing break.
We also have a barber, hair stylist, and makeup artist on-site for any styling needs you may have! The styling lounge will be open on Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
NBA Draft Family Seminar
TueSDAY, JUNE 24, 3–5 P.M.
Lotte Palace Floor 4, Holmes I AND II ROOMS
The 2025 NBA Draft Family Seminar is a forum in which parents, family members, and loved ones of prospective draftees will have the opportunity to reflect on the journey, understand what to expect during Draft Night, understand the resources that the League makes available to every player, and prepare for life as a supporter of a professional athlete.
We realize that the transition into the League is as major an adjustment for the family and friends of the drafted player as it is for the player himself.
The seminar will also consist of a panel with family members of NBA players and a current player.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
All locations at Lotte Palace, unless otherwise noted.
Chairman's Office, Floor 5
Kennedy I, Floor 4
Chairman's Office, Floor 5
Kennedy I, Floor 4
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kennedy I & II, Floor 4
Barbers, and hair stylists available
Adams, Floor 4
Holmes I & II, Floor 4
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Kennedy I & II, Floor 4
Barbers, hair stylists, and make-up artists available
Adams, Floor 4
Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center
Kennedy I & II, Floor 4
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
NBA Security
Questions?
Reach out to your player rep, team rep, or team security with any questions.
NBA Security Hotline: 212-407-8800 (24 hours a day)
Dial this phone number or email NBASecurity@nba.com for assistance from an NBA Security Representative on-site. As always, in the event of an immediate medical or safety emergency, dial 911.
Prioritizing your Mind Health
A message from Dr. Kensa Gunter Director of NBA Mind Health
Welcome to the 2025 NBA Draft!
Here are three tips to consider as you arrive in New York:
Be present and embrace the experience.
Take advantage of the opportunity to share time and space with other NBA families and friends. Build relationships and expand your network.
This moment only happens once.Take care of yourselves and enjoy it!
NBA Player Development
NBA Player Development represents the league’s core investment in ensuring players have access to critical educational resources, support, and opportunities as they navigate their lives as people and professionals on and off the court. Our mission is to create space for player aspirations to thrive with an understanding that basketball is what they do, but not who they are.
We believe that players are lifelong learners and that they have the capacity to be leaders in their own lives and in the many communities they move in. Our engagement, programs, and initiatives span the arc of a person’s career and are intended to help players maximize their performance on the court, realize their myriad passions and talents off the court, and build a secure future for themselves and their families.
We have put together this guide to assist you during your Draft experience and as you celebrate this moment. The NBA Player Development team is here to answer your questions and offer any support you may need throughout the Draft and beyond.
