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Adam Silver

Adam Silver is a prominent figure in the world of sports administration, serving as the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since February 2014. With a career spanning over two decades with the NBA, he has held various roles, including special assistant to the commissioner, chief operating officer, and deputy commissioner. Silver, a Duke University graduate with a law degree from the University of Chicago, is recognized for his consistent advocacy for reform, openness to technology, and commitment to social justice issues. His leadership has largely been recognized as progressive, particularly his handling of the Donald Sterling controversy, earning him praise and respect within the broader sports community.