How much is Adam Silver worth?
| Net Worth: | $35 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 57 |
| Date of Birth: | April 25, 1962 |
| Residence: | New York, United States |
| Occupation: | Commissioner of a Basketball Association (NBA) |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Adam Silver is an American lawyer and business manager who is also the current national basketball association’s commissioner. He is the 5th commissioner of NBA preceded by David Stern and was selected by the NBA board of governors anonymously. He is giving his services for over 20 years. His career journey as a commissioner of NBA started from 2014 and till date, he is leading the association.
As of 2022, Adam Silver net worth is approx $35 million.
Early life
Silver was born on April 25, 1962, in Rye Westchester County, New York. He started his early education by attending Rye High School from where he graduated in 1980.
After completing his graduation he went to Duke University and got the degree of bachelors of Arts in political science. From 1984 to 1985 he worked for U.S Congressman Leus Aucoin as a legislative assistant. In 1988 he graduated with a JD degree of law from the University Of Chicago Law School.
After attending the law school, Silver worked and got training under Judge Kimba Wood of the United States district court of the southern district of New York. Then he joined the law firm of Cravat, Swaine, and Moore as an associate.
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Personal life
Adam Silver is a happily married man. He married Maggie Grise in 2015. The couple was first introduced by a mutual friend. The couple gave birth to their beautiful daughter Louise Burns Silver in 2017. Their marriage is tending to be the strongest one and they are enjoying a peaceful happy life.
Career
Before being posted as a commissioner, silver served as a:
- Senior vice president of NBA entertainment
- NBA chief to staff
- President of NBA entertainment
- NBA chief operating officer
Besides this, Silver served the NBA as a right-hand man of David Stern for about eight years. During this period, he served as a negotiator of the NBA league agreements also.
When he was the part of NBA entertainment he was also working as an executive producer of the IMAX movie called Michael Jordon To The Max and the Whatever Happened To Michael Ray a short documentary.
In 2014 stern announced his resignation from the post of the commissioner and endorsed Adam silver to be the next one to serve NBA.
Silver handled all the issues and disputes of the league in a very responsible manner. He doesn’t allow anyone to disgrace the integrity of the league. Once he punished an owner of Los Angeles Clippers, Donald sterling a very severe and strict punishment. He banned him from the NBA and charged him 2.5 million for the racist remarks he passed on.
He was the first commissioner to legalize and regulate sports betting by publishing an op-ed piece in The New York Times.
As of 2022, Adam Silver net worth is around $35 million.
Achievements
In 2016, silver was ranked no.1 in the list of the most influential people in the business of sports.
Silver was also honored The 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award by the University Of Chicago Law School for serving the Duke University’s Board Of Trustees.
Silver was appointed an executive of the year by Sports Business General in 2015.
In 2015 he was also chosen among the Most Influential People and One Of The Fortune’s Greatest Leaders.
He was appointed sports illustrated executive of the year in 2014.
Summary
Silver Adam is one of the most influential and impressive commissioners. Recently he celebrated his fifth anniversary being a commissioner of NBA league. Most of his income is generated from his service as a sports executive.
As of 2022, Adam Silver net worth is estimated to be around $35 million.
