Diversity in the NBA Report (Infographic)

The 2017 National Basketball Association Racial and Gender Report Card (RGRC) was released and it confirmed the League’s continued leadership position in the sports industry with its commitment to and record for racial and gender hiring practices.

Using data from the 2016 – 2017 season, The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) conducted an analysis of the racial breakdown of players and coaches.

In addition, the Report Card included a racial and gender breakdown of management in the NBA League Office and referees, as well as at various levels within each NBA franchise such as top management, team senior administration, team professional administration, physicians, head trainers, and broadcasters.

The 2017 edition was just published. Here are some of the key findings:

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