David Wagner
About David Wagner
David Wagner is the Player Operations Leader and Associate Vice President at the NBA, overseeing medical policies and managing key events in the NBA G League.
Current Title
David Wagner currently holds the position of Player Operations Leader, Associate Vice President at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been with the NBA since 2016, operating out of the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area.
Work at United Soccer League
Before his role at the NBA, David Wagner served in various capacities at the United Soccer League (USL). He was the Vice President, Competition & Operations from 2012 to 2016, Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2014, and Media Relations Manager from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at USL covered several impactful roles over 6 years in total.
Education and Qualifications
David Wagner has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master's degree in Media Management from Syracuse University from 2008 to 2010. Concurrently, he achieved a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to these, he studied Business at University of Central Lancashire in 2005 and completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Geneseo, graduating in 2007.
Professional Responsibilities at NBA
At the NBA, David Wagner oversees the implementation and execution of all NBA medical policies within the NBA G League. He manages key events such as the NBA G League Elite Camp and the NBA G League International Challenge. Wagner also collaborates with the NBA Basketball Operations Department and NBA teams concerning player movements between the NBA and the NBA G League.
Health and Safety Initiatives
David Wagner has played a pivotal role in developing health and safety protocols for the NBA. He contributed significantly to the protocols for the 2021 G League season, the 2020 and 2021 WNBA seasons, and the 2021 NBA 2K League season.