Adam Silver

Born: 1962-04-25

Birthplace: Rye, New York, USA

Biography

Adam Silver is an American lawyer and sports executive who serves as the fifth and current commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He joined the NBA in 1992 and has held various positions within the league, becoming chief operating officer and deputy commissioner under his predecessor and mentor David Stern in 2006. When Stern retired in 2014, Silver was named the new commissioner.

Known For

Like Mike
What Men Want
Jerry West: The Logo
The Day Sports Stood Still
Mount Mutombo
Inbound
The Year of the Yao
Alone in the Game
Note Worthy: 50 Seasons of Jazz Basketball
Title IX: 37 Words that Changed America

Top Movie Credits

Like Mike Executive Producer
Inbound NBA Commisioner (footage)
The Year of the Yao Executive Producer