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The league leader is the NBA's top executive, Silver has served since February 1, 2014, after previously being COO and deputy commissioner. The leader oversees league operations, with authority to appoint or remove personnel and manages governance. The duties include legal matters for the NBA, and leading Governors board meetings. Key milestones back to the 1946 formation under Podoloff, with Silver's ongoing leadership since 2014.

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The NBA Commissioner is the highest-ranking executive in the National Basketball Association. The Commissioner is responsible for the overall operation of the

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