In terms of diversity, equity and inclusion, the NBA has been a top performer in 2022/23, earning high marks in the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport’s latest annual report. He closely examined the composition of the Great League in strategic positions (owners, managers, coaches, etc.), both in his own offices and within his various franchises.
Overall, the NBA received an A for its equity, diversity or inclusion efforts, both racial (A+) and gender (B+). A note that it owes in large part for its number of color coaches stationed in its franchises. Currently, there are 15 and, during last season, this total rose to 17. A new record.
The NBA can also congratulate itself on having a 100% female duo in its ranks (Lindsey Harding as coach and Anjali Ranadivé as general manager) at the head of the Stockton Kings in the G-League. Never seen !
What’s good for sport is good for society
In addition, 43% of women are in office in the league, a record for more than a decade. There is also a 30% increase in racial and gender hiring in the NBA, whether in its offices or directly at its franchises.
” When a league takes the initiative to set the kind of example set by the NBA, it’s not just good for the sport. It is also for society », judge Richard Lapchick, the director of the institute behind this report. ” The NBA was, long ago, the first league to realize that diversity and inclusion were now a business imperative, not just a moral one. »
Owners are mostly white men
” We are heartened that the data in this report reflects the NBA’s commitment and dedication to attracting and building a diverse and talented group of employees. We will continue to focus on these efforts to drive our business forward “, welcomes his side Lesley Slaton Brown, in charge of issues of diversity, equity but also inclusion in the NBA.
However, the NBA still has to make efforts at certain levels, since it obtained an F grade for having only 10% of its owners who are female. She also garnered a D+ rating as only 13% of her owners are colored owners.
