Robert Iger on family connection to NBA
From The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World: What is it, and how did it come about? | The Jump · · ESPN
“My wife Willow, as you mentioned earlier, hosted NBA Inside Stuff with Ahmad Rashad for a number of years. She was doing that actually when I met her, and our boys are huge basketball fans. They both play high school ball and they're huge NBA fans. Willow was convinced that her seven or eight years working on Inside Stuff created the DNA that was passed on to them and that's why it was inevitable that they would become great NBA fans. We're also season ticket holders and probably go to 30 or 40 games a year over the course of a season and the postseason, so it's very much part of our family.”
On , Robert Iger, CEO & Director at Walt Disney Co, spoke about family connection to NBA during The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World: What is it, and how did it come about? | The Jump on ESPN.
About Robert Iger
Robert Iger received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University on May 21, 2026. During the ceremony, the university praised his leadership at The Walt Disney Company and credited him as a key factor in bringing the film "Black Panther" to life. Iger told graduates that they are entering a world defined by constant change, and he encouraged them to remain curious, adaptable, and willing to evolve. He said the most valuable skills—communication, creativity, critical thinking, and a commitment to learning—transcend any single industry, and he advised building fluency with emerging technologies while investing in qualities that cannot be automated, such as building trust and forming meaningful human connections. In March 2026, Iger was named a Disney Legend Award honoree, the company's highest honor, as part of his final chapter at Disney after handing over the CEO role to Josh D'Amaro. Reflecting on his more than five decades at the company, which began at ABC News, Iger said he loves what he does and the people he works with, describing his career as "the ride of a lifetime." He also noted that seeing guests experience Disney parks, especially children being greeted by Mickey Mouse, gives him an amazing feeling.