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Leah Wilcox, the first African American female vice president in the NBA, is set to receive the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award — the highest honor from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — after four decades of trailblazing service. From her roots on NYC’s legendary courts to mentoring icons like Shaq and Barkley, she shaped the league’s culture as a maternal guide for players and families. She helped birth the groundbreaking NBA Inside Stuff, bridged the NBA with music and entertainment, and championed retired players’ health through cardiac screenings — all while building relationships that made her a beloved force across worlds.

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