2023 NBA DRAFT FAMILY GUIDE

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. In the following pages, you will find:

PLAYER, FAMILY, AND GUEST HOSPITALITY LOUNGE
4th Floor of Lotte Palace
Kennedy I & II Room

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 will also have a barber, hair stylist, and make-up artist on-site for any styling needs you have! The styling lounge will be open on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

All locations at Lotte Palace, unless otherwise noted.

Departure times are indicated in yellow. Lounge hours are outlined in red.
Monday, June 24
All Day
PLAYER, FAMILY, AND GUEST CHECK-IN
Chairman's Office, Floor 5
Tuesday, June 25
All Day
PLAYER, FAMILY, AND GUEST CHECK-IN
Chairman's Office, Floor 5
8:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.
PLAYER, FAMILY, AND GUEST HOSPITALITY LOUNGE
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.

Lotte Palace Kennedy I & II Room, Floor 4
10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
STYLING LOUNGE
Barbers and hair stylists available
Adams, Floor 4
3 – 5 P.M.
2023 NBA DRAFT FAMILY SEMINAR
Holmes I & II, Floor 4
Wednesday, June 26
8:30 A.M. – NOON
2 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Player and Family & Guest HOSPITALITY LOUNGE
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Lotte Palace Kennedy I & II Room, Floor 4
8 A.M. – 4 P.M.
STYLING LOUNGE
Barbers, hair stylists, make-up artists available
Adams, Floor 4
11 A.M.
Please meet in the second floor foyer at 11:00 a.m. for transport to the Rainbow Room. Please make sure to have your physical ticket for the Draft Luncheon.
11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
2024 NBA DRAFT LUNCHEON
Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center
4:45 P.M.
Green Room Guests: Please meet in the 2nd floor foyer at 4:45 p.m. for transport to the Barclays Center
5:15 P.M.
Ticketed Guests: Please meet in the 2nd floor foyer at 5:15p.m. for transport to the Barclays Center.
8 P.M.
2024 NBA DRAFT
Barclays Center, Brooklyn

Family Seminar
TueSDAY, JUNE 25, 3–5 P.M.
Lotte Palace Floor 4 Holmes I AND II ROOMS

This very important seminar is for PLAYERS’ PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
We look forward to welcoming up to five guests per player.

The 2024 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.

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

Welcome to the 2024 NBA Draft!

Here are three tips to consider as you arrive in New York:

1.
Savor the moment.
Be present and embrace the experience.
2.
Connect.
Take advantage of the opportunity to share time and space with other NBA families and friends. Build relationships and expand your network.
3.
Have fun!
This moment only happens once.Take care of yourselves and enjoy it!

Learn more about Mind Health at mindhealth.nba.com.

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.

Jamila Wideman
Head of Player Development
(646) 668-0044
Ade Majekodunmi
Anna Savino
Cherokee Parks
Drew Franklin
Erjaam Hayes
Leah Wilcox
Steven Garbarino