Adam Silver
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Adam Silver has been mentioned in 7 episodes across 7 podcasts, first heard Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA. Discussed regarding potential NBA anti-tanking reforms, including a lottery-team tournament and even eliminating the draft.
Adam Silver is an American lawyer and sports executive who is serving as the fifth and current commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He joined the NBA in 1992 and has held various positions within the league, becoming chief operating officer and deputy commissioner under his predecessor and mentor David Stern in 2006. When Stern retired in 2014, Silver was named commissioner.
| Mentioned in | 7 episodes on 7 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA |
| Role | NBA Commissioner |
| Affiliation | NBA |
| Field | Sports Administration |
What do podcasts say about Adam Silver?
4 quotes, recorded on Pardon My Take and The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
Adam Silver is maybe going to address tanking.
Pardon My Take · · Hear itI think Adam's really bright...
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · · Hear itBen Gulliver has been dropping some truth on Adam Silver.
The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA · · Hear itI think my criticism was incorrect.
Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Adam Silver?
6 shows discussed Adam Silver in these episodes.
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode
Adam Silver is maybe going to address tanking.
Jameis Winston, The Boys Are Back In Studio, KD's Alleged Burners, NBA All Star Game, Olympics - The Herd with Colin Cowherd — 1 episode
I think Adam's really bright...
Will Adam Silver FIX NBA TANKING issue? + Should LeBron RETIRE? | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD - Ringer NBA — 1 episode
Adam Silver going to the podium and saying...
Can the Warriors Still Contend Without Jimmy? Plus: Eight Things We Care About. | The Mismatch - Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul — 1 episode
I think my criticism was incorrect.
Knicks Take the NBA Cup, Details on CP3’s Exit, and Crawford Retires - The Daily Show — 1 episode
Quoted on integrity, then mocked: That half man, half lizard is right.
Ronny and Jordan have a message for the participants of the NBA gambling scheme: "Hit us up!" - The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA — 1 episode
Ben Gulliver has been dropping some truth on Adam Silver.
SI's NBA Show | Silver Disappoints Golliver, Extreme Smallball, Spurs vs. Rockets vs. OKC
Who talks about Adam Silver on podcasts?
Ronald brought up Adam Silver; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Pardon My Take.
- Jameis Winston, The Boys Are Back In Studio, KD's Alleged Burners, NBA All Star Game, Olympics on Pardon My Take (Feb 2026)
- Will Adam Silver FIX NBA TANKING issue? + Should LeBron RETIRE? | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
- SI's NBA Show | Silver Disappoints Golliver, Extreme Smallball, Spurs vs. Rockets vs. OKC on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA (Oct 2017)
- Knicks Take the NBA Cup, Details on CP3’s Exit, and Crawford Retires on Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul (Dec 2025)
- Can the Warriors Still Contend Without Jimmy? Plus: Eight Things We Care About. | The Mismatch on Ringer NBA (Jan 2026)
Adam Silver going to the podium and saying...
- Ronny and Jordan have a message for the participants of the NBA gambling scheme: "Hit us up!" on The Daily Show (Nov 2025) — Ronald
Quoted on integrity, then mocked: That half man, half lizard is right.
Which podcasts mention Adam Silver most?
The Daily Show (1 episode), Pardon My Take (1 episode) and Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul (1 episode) mention Adam Silver most.
- The Daily Show — 1 episode · More people from The Daily Show
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More people from Pardon My Take
- Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul — 1 episode · More people from Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul
- The Bill Simmons Podcast — 1 episode · More people from The Bill Simmons Podcast
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd — 1 episode · More people from The Herd with Colin Cowherd
More podcast appearances
- Westbrook’s Slide, the Phoenix Fallout, Celtics Rumors, and Half-Baked Ideas With Jackie MacMullan on The Bill Simmons Podcast
What is Adam Silver mentioned alongside?
Adam Silver is most often mentioned alongside NBA, Russell Westbrook and Steve Kerr.
Works at: NBA
Mentioned together: Russell Westbrook, Steve Kerr, LeBron James, Doc Rivers, Anthony Edwards, PFT, Tina, Mystic Zack, NCAA, Elmo