Adam Silver

Adam Silver

Keynote Speaker: Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

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Adam Silver Biography

Adam Silver was unanimously elected NBA Commissioner on Feb. 1, 2014, by the NBA Board of Governors.

Silver presides over a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, Women’s National Basketball Association, NBA G League and NBA 2K League. He is dedicated to growing basketball around the world, embracing innovation and new technologies, increasing transparency and using basketball to bring people together and promote health and fitness.

Silver was named SportsBusiness Journal’s Executive of the Decade and has been ranked No. 1 on the publication’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business. He was also named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, and The Bloomberg 50, Bloomberg Businessweek’s list of 50 people who defined global business. Additionally, Silver has earned Sports Executive of the Year honors at the Sports Business Awards and was named Sports Illustrated’s Executive of the Year.

Prior to becoming commissioner, Silver served as NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer for eight years. He has been instrumental to many of the league’s signature achievements, including the negotiation of three collective bargaining agreements with the National Basketball Players Association, the development of the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and the Basketball Africa League; the partnership with Turner Broadcasting to manage the NBA's digital assets; and the creation of NBA China.

Before serving as the league’s second-in-command, Silver spent more than eight years as President and COO, NBA Entertainment. Since joining the league in 1992, Silver has also held the positions of Senior VP & COO, NBA Entertainment; NBA Chief of Staff; and Special Assistant to the Commissioner.

Silver was elected to Duke University’s Board of Trustees in 2015 and received the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Chicago Law School. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and The Business Council and serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Before joining the NBA, Silver was a litigation associate at the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, where he concentrated on media and antitrust cases. He also served as a law clerk to Federal District Court Judge Kimba Wood in New York. Silver graduated from Duke University and the University of Chicago Law School.

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Adam Silver Videos

Adam Silver talks NBA bubble, when next season could start | NBA ...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Joins Inside the NBA To Address ...
Courtside with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver | SXSW Convergence 2016

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Speaking fees for Adam Silver, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Adam Silver are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Adam Silver, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Adam Silver speak about?

Adam Silver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Basketball, Marketing and Business Leadership.

Where does Adam Silver travel from?

Adam Silver generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Adam Silver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting and Basketball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Silver for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Adam Silver generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Cuban, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Becky Hammon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Silver for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Adam Silver Videos

Adam Silver talks NBA bubble, when next season could start | NBA ...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Joins Inside the NBA To Address ...
Courtside with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver | SXSW Convergence 2016
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver - YouTube
NBA All-Star Announcement: Adam Silver

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  • How do I book Adam Silver to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Adam Silver for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Adam Silver, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Adam Silver or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Adam Silver for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Adam Silver, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Adam Silver are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Adam Silver, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Adam Silver speak about?

    Adam Silver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Basketball, Marketing and Business Leadership.
  • Where does Adam Silver travel from?

    Adam Silver generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Adam Silver?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adam Silver for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Adam Silver for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Adam Silver or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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