 Silver at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game press conference. | |
| 5th Commissioner of the NBA | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Term February 1, 2014 - present | |
| Deputy: | Mark Tatum |
| Predecessor: | David Stern |
| Deputy Commissioner of the NBA | |
| Term 2006 - 2014 | |
| Predecessor: | Russ Granik |
| Successor: | Mark Tatum |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 25, 1962 Rye, New York |
| Nationality: |  American
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| Physical stats | |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Rye High School (Rye, New York) |
| College: | Duke (1984) Chicago (1984-1985) |
| Previous pos. | NBA Chief of Staff |
| Senior Vice President of Entertainment | |
| Deputy Commissioner (2006-2014) | |
| Executive career: | 1992-present (32 years) |
Adam Silver (born April 25, 1962) is an American basketball executive who currently serves as Commissioner of the NBA. Silver attended Duke. He began his career in 1992 where he held various positions before being appointed Deputy Commissioner of the NBA in 2006. In 2012, the NBA Board of Governors selected him as the next commissioner to succeed David Stern following Stern's retirement in 2014.