Biography / Wiki
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day and this line is very well proved by ‘Adam Silver’ who is the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as well as an American lawyer and businessman. In the NBA, previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer and NBA Deputy Commissioner.
In 2014, he faced controversies during his tenure including racist remarks by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, and after that Sterling got banned for life from the game. Moreover, in 2016, he was listed as no.1 in the 50 Most Influential People in the sports business.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on 25 April 1962. He is towering tall with a height of 180 centimeters and 6’2” in feet & inches. He possesses a fit and healthy personality with a weight of 80 kilograms and 182 lbs pounds.
He seems younger with his dark brown eyes and bald head. His body measures 38 inches chest, 34 inches waist, and 33 inches hips and his biceps size is 12 inches approximately.
| Date Of Birth | 25 April 1962 |
| Age | 62 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters – 180 cm
In Feet & Inches – 6’2” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 80 kg
In Pounds – 182 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 38-34-33 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Adam Silver is $30 Million approx.
Education / Family
Adam was born and raised in Rye, New York, USA, and belongs to the white Caucasian ethnicity. He is born to his father Edward Silver and his mother Melba Silver. He grew up with his brothers Owen and Erik & sisters Emily and Ann.
As of his education, he received his school education from Rye High School further enrolled at Duke University, and received a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago.
Name |
Adam Silver |
| Nickname | Adam |
| Birth Place | Rye, New York, USA |
| Profession | The commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Layer, and Businessman |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Rye High School |
| College | Duke University and University of Chicago |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | Rye, New York, USA |
| Fathers Name | Edward Silver
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| Mothers Name | Melba Silver |
| Brothers | Owen and Erik |
| Sister | Emily and Ann |
Career / Fashion And Style
As per his career, he worked at the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore as a litigation associate. Before he became a commissioner of the NBA, he was the NBA’s Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer for eight years.
He has also held the positions of Senior VP & COO, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, NBA Entertainment, and NBA Chief of Staff. During his time with NBA Entertainment, he was an executive producer of the IMAX movie Michael Jordan. In October 2012, he was endorsed by David Stern to be the next NBA Commissioner.
In April 2014, he announced that Sterling had been banned from the NBA for life and also fined Sterling $2.5 million. On 13th November 2014, he published an op-ed piece in The New York Times where he announced that he is in favor of legalized and regulated sports betting.
Adam faced an impending issue in terms of the partnership between China and the NBA in October 2019.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
Putting some light on his personal life, he is a married man and living without any difficulties and problems in his private life. He tied the marriage knot with his beautiful wife named Maggie Grise and welcomed his first child, Louise Burns Silver in 2017.
| Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Maggie Grise
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| Children | Louise Burns Silver |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of her favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
| Favorite Singer(s) | Not Known |
| Favorite Sport | Not Known |
| Favorite Destinations | Not Known |
| Favorite Color(s) | Not Known |
Some Interesting Facts About Adam Silver
- At the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore, he serves as a litigation associate.
- He worked for NBA Entertainment as a President and CEO.
- In 2016, he was listed no.1 in the 50 Most Influential People in the sports business.
- He hails from a Jewish-American family.
- He holds a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago.
- In 2014, he faced some controversies during his tenure have included racist remarks by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
- In 2016, he received Distinguished Alumnus Award.
- Adam serves on the board of the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
- Silver also serves on Duke University’s Board of Trustees.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @adamsilvernba
- Twitter – Not Known
- Facebook – @AdamSilver