NBA commissioner
Adam Silver
American lawyer and NBA commissioner
- Born1962
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How old is Adam Silver?
64 years old1
Adam Silver is 64 years old. He was born on April 25, 1962.
- Wikipedia: Adam Silver, revision of Oct 17, 2026
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- Known for: American lawyer and NBA commissioner (born 1962)
- Born: April 25, 1962
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Career Highlights
- Adam Silver is an American lawyer and sports executive who is serving 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 commissioner.
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Adam Silver comes up in these episodes:
- This Past Weekend #692 (full episode, Oct 28, 2026) with Theo Von and Sophie Cunningham: Sophie holds up his relationship with NBA players as the model for the next WNBA commissioner.
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Who is Adam Silver?
Adam Silver is an American lawyer and sports executive who is serving as the fifth and current commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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