History of Adam Silver in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 22, 2025

Adam Silver is the current commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He assumed the role in 2014, succeeding David Stern. Silver joined the NBA in 1992 and served as the league's chief operating officer and deputy commissioner from 2006 until he took over as commissioner. His tenure as commissioner has been marked by his handling of various issues facing the NBA, including social justice matters.

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April 25, 1962: Adam Silver Born

On April 25, 1962, Adam Silver was born, later becoming the commissioner of the NBA.

October 25, 2012: David Stern Announces Retirement, Endorses Silver

On October 25, 2012, then-NBA commissioner David Stern announced his retirement date and endorsed Adam Silver as his successor.

April 25, 2014: TMZ releases Donald Sterling's racist remarks

On April 25, 2014, TMZ Sports released a video of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks during a conversation with his girlfriend, leading to significant repercussions.

November 13, 2014: Silver Advocates for Legalized Sports Betting

On November 13, 2014, Adam Silver published an op-ed in The New York Times, advocating for legalized and regulated sports betting to bring it into the open for proper monitoring.

October 4, 2019: Daryl Morey's Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protests

On October 4, 2019, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey issued a tweet supporting the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests, leading to controversy and strained relations between the NBA and China.

March 11, 2020: NBA Season Suspended Due to COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, Adam Silver decided to suspend the 2019–20 NBA season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 2025: Conspiracy Theories Following Dončić Trade

In February 2025, following the Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade, conspiracy theories emerged on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Reddit, accusing Adam Silver and the NBA of forcing the trade to a large market franchise.