Staff Intros

Jamila Wideman

Jamila Wideman

Passion for the Work:
I am a witness to the immense on-court talent of players and believe in their limitless potential off it. I respect the resiliency that brings young men and women to the professional stage and regard them not only as players but as the coworkers, family members, teachers, inventors, investors, and thinkers that they are and I am passionate about learning from them as well as investing in their endless capacity to grow and evolve.

What I Do in PD:
As team leader, I work to strengthen and build our Player Development initiatives and programs across all areas and, in addition, help lead NBA Mind Health, the league’s mental health and wellness platform.

Fun Facts:
3rd pick of the Inaugural 1997 WNBA Draft [LA Sparks], former Criminal & Civil Rights Lawyer, and dream of one day crossing an ocean in a 40 foot Sailboat.

2020 Draft Combine Staff