Basketball Motivational Speakers

You have to be fast, accurate, and a team player to make it in basketball. Aside from their amazing feats of athleticism, pro basketball players and coaches have decades of experience in teamwork, collaboration, and personal excellence. Invite any of WSB’s motivational basketball speakers to your next event to blend the excitement of basketball with actionable takeaways that apply to both work and life. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Mike Krzyzewski

Head Men's Basketball Coach, Duke University (1980 – 2022)

Over $70,000
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Shane Battier

Former Vice President, Analytics and Basketball Development, Miami Heat; 2012 and 2013 NBA Champion, Miami Heat

$40K - $70K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Dick Vitale

College Basketball Analyst, ABC Sports and ESPN

$40K - $70K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Bill Bradley

Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Best-Selling Author

$25K - $40K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Martin Dempsey

Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Jim Calhoun

Legendary Hall of Fame Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Connecticut (1986-2012), Winner of Three National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011) and ESPN College Basketball Analyst

$25K - $40K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Ted Leonsis

Founder, Chairman, CEO and Majority Owner, Monumental Sports and Entertainment

$40K - $70K
Keynote Speaker

Magic Johnson

Leader, Basketball Legend, and Successful Entrepreneur

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Keynote Speaker

Sheila Johnson

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Co-founder, Black Entertainment Television and President, WNBA's Washington Mystics

$40K - $70K
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Pat Riley

President of the NBA's Miami Heat

Over $70,000
Keynote Speaker

Austin Hatch

Two-Time Plane Crash Survivor; Former College Athlete; Inspirational Speaker

$25K - $40K
Keynote Speaker

Sherri Coale

Hall of Fame Coach; Writer; Believer; Best-selling Amazon Author

Under $25,000
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Paul Epstein

Former NFL and NBA Executive; Award-Winning Speaker; Best-Selling Author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster; Leadership and Sales Expert

Under $25,000
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Ryan Neiswender

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold Medalist, World Champion, Business Leader and Disability Inclusion Activist

Under $25,000

Didn’t find the basketball speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.