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Updated 2026-06-18 13:06

The league leader is the NBA's top executive, Silver has led since 2014, after previously being COO and deputy commissioner. The leader enforces league rules, with authority to appoint or remove personnel and handles disciplinary actions. The position involves legal representation for the NBA, and presiding over Governors board meetings. Key milestones trace the league's formation in 1946 with Maurice Podoloff as the first commissioner, with Silver's ongoing leadership since 2014.

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