Staff Intros

Purvis Short

Chief of Player Programs

Purvis serves as the Chief of Player Programs for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Purvis played 12 years in the NBA as a member of the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets. As an NBA player, Purvis served as a Player Representative for the NBPA for 8 years and Vice-President for 4 years. Purvis graduated from Jackson State University and upon retiring from the NBA, he joined the National Basketball Players Association’s Player Programs Department where he has dedicated the last 27 years working for the rights of NBA Players and helping them address a multitude of issues both on and off the court.

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2020 Draft Combine Staff

Greg Taylor

Senior Vice President

As Head of Player Development, I oversee all league initiatives that promote the personal, professional, and social development of NBA players.

Jamila Wideman

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.

Leah Wilcox

I am responsible for Player Family Liaison and Retired Player Outreach. This includes providing resources and support throughout their career and maintaining a connection afterwards.

Alexys Feaster

A key facet of my work is to engage with players on what they need and help to provide access to the resources they need.

Jeff Aubry

My primary responsibility in Player Development is to lead programs that provide resources and support to help players learn skills to make the most of the opportunities available while they are in the NBA and prepare for life afterwards.

Ade Majekodumni

I’ve been at the league for six years and currently lead our work around Summer League player education, social media engagement, and team director personal and professional development.

Cherokee Parks

My work provides NBA and Elite Youth players and their families with the necessary skills and knowledge to maximize their potential as players and individuals.

Stacey Lovelace

My primary work is with G League player development, but I also help lead the NBA Assistant Coaches Program, NBA Summer Job Shadow Program, and the Free Game Player Conversations during the league hiatus.

Jon Wolf

I am a lighthearted, idea-guy who is looking to connect all the pieces of the puzzle. I lead Player Development’s Elite Youth Engagement and off-court partnership with the USA Basketball’s Junior National Team.

Erjaam Hayes

I create and deliver player development programs for the NBA G League, while also assisting players interested in a coaching career.

Laura Thomas

I focus largely on developing career and professional exploration programs (Now4Next) for NBA players as well as the overall player development efforts at the NBA G League level and the newly launched Pro Path.

Able Camacho

I am responsible for coordinating logistics and project requirements for Player Developments signature programs and events.