Best Podcast Episodes About Adam Silver
Everything podcasters are saying about Adam Silver — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 26 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Adam Silver
“… nobody thinks this is going to make the game safer. This will make the product better. But they're going to do it because he works for the owners. Adam makes it seem like he cares about the spirit of the game and the players. Do you think he does? Well, I'm sure he does care, but he does work for the owners. It's maybe a like, you know, like Mountain Landis or whatever could be like, I'm doing this for baseball I don care what how it affects you Yeah but I it a kind of unrealistic thing now to imagine that that a commissioner would feel like would be empowered enough to do that I mean, would …”
“… 32 owners. Even right now, they're going to add the 18-game season with two bye weeks. You can already see they're laying the groundwork for it now. Nobody thinks this is a good idea. Not one person. We all like football, and we'll put up with it. But nobody thinks this is going to make the game safer. This will make the product better. But they're going to do it because he works for the owners. Adam makes it seem like he cares about the spirit of the game and the players. Do you think he does? Well, I'm sure he does care, but he does work for the owners. It's maybe a like, you know, like Mountain Landis or whatever could be like, I'm doing this for baseball I don care what how it affects you Yeah but I it a kind of unrealistic thing now to imagine that that a commissioner would feel like would be empowered enough to do that I mean, would you want a commissioner that cares more about the state of the game or the state of the business? Because it seems like we always get the latter. Well, we would want it for the state of the game. But that's not like I mean, that would be like if, you know, who would you rather have running target? somebody who's concerned about how much money Target …”
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The debate over whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver prioritizes the league's spirit or the owners' interests is heating up. While Silver projects a caring image for players and the game, critics argue he ultimately serves the owners, similar to how other sports commissioners operate. This raises the question: should we expect a commissioner who genuinely cares about the game or one focused solely on business?
“… James comes out in street clothes flipping him two middle fingers saying, fuck off, kid. You ain't getting shit tonight. Yeah. And then finally Adam Silver was like, LeBron, we'd like you to show more respect to the children. Play more or else we're taking away your prizes. What year did Joe... I'm finding it. I got it. 66 games. So then he would have been fine. Yeah, 65 is the limit. Wemby's played 60. Right, but there's eight more games left. Maybe nine for him. I don't know the exact argument, but there's an argument to be had. I think you're a little confused. No. Joel Embiid hit the amount of …”
“The stat was about me taking my Four year old son Chris to NBA games And I've saved up all year And he wants to see LeBron James play And LeBron James comes out in street clothes flipping him two middle fingers saying, fuck off, kid. You ain't getting shit tonight. Yeah. And then finally Adam Silver was like, LeBron, we'd like you to show more respect to the children. Play more or else we're taking away your prizes. What year did Joe... I'm finding it. I got it. 66 games. So then he would have been fine. Yeah, 65 is the limit. Wemby's played 60. Right, but there's eight more games left. Maybe nine for him. I don't know the exact argument, but there's an argument to be had. I think you're a little confused. No. Joel Embiid hit the amount of games that would have, if the rule existed when Joel Embiid won the MVP, he would have been eligible. If Joel Embiid had won the MVP. If Joel Embiid had won the MVP in a year that he played 40 games, your argument would make a lot of sense. Right now, it makes no sense. Someone smarter than me is going to make this argument for me because I'm …”
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The debate surrounding Joel Embiid's MVP win reveals a deeper issue: should Victor Wembanyama's potential MVP candidacy be judged by his games played? Embiid's win came under scrutiny as critics argue about the fairness of MVP eligibility based on game participation, especially when comparing it to Wemby's current season. This discussion highlights ongoing frustrations and the evolving standards for MVP candidates in the NBA.
“Do we want to talk about this tanking stuff, or should we just let McMahon go to bed? Adam Silver talked a lot about how the incentives are going to change in these new tanking rules. The incentives do not change at all in these new tanking rules that have been proposed. They disincentivize losing some, but they don incentivize winning We would still have the end of the season be a morass of teams at best not caring at all And at worst some of these proposals you have these middle tier teams trying to make sure they're in the top 10 to have …”
“Do we want to talk about this tanking stuff, or should we just let McMahon go to bed? Adam Silver talked a lot about how the incentives are going to change in these new tanking rules. The incentives do not change at all in these new tanking rules that have been proposed. They disincentivize losing some, but they don incentivize winning We would still have the end of the season be a morass of teams at best not caring at all And at worst some of these proposals you have these middle tier teams trying to make sure they're in the top 10 to have a higher chance of moving up in the draft. And I just continue to be baffled by the fact that the league refuses to institute some sort of idea to incentivize winning in the final third of the season, which again, if we're just talking about this purely from a business perspective, the vast majority of the NBA audience from a casual perspective …”
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The NBA's proposed tanking rules fail to incentivize winning, leaving teams unmotivated as the season ends. Instead of creating a competitive atmosphere, the changes may lead to more teams intentionally losing games. Fans deserve a league where every game matters, not one that requires a calculus book to understand draft implications.
“… is 100% coming. I mean, the outcry. Planet Money is doing a podcast about it. Well, Planet Money is doing a podcast, the public shaming. I mean, Adam Silver just more or less came out and said, we're looking at everything. And they are looking at everything. And I don't know how sweeping and dramatic. Like, I don't think the draft is going to be abolished in two years. I don't think we're going to a 30-team lottery in two years or something like that. But I do think changes are definitely coming. Zach told us he has always been pretty opposed to just getting rid of the reverse order draft. He wants …”
“… stuff is super hard. It is. It's hard to figure out what's going to end up working in the long run. Our NBA expert, Zach Lowe, he also doesn't know what the league is going to do, but he's very confident they're going to do something. I think change is 100% coming. I mean, the outcry. Planet Money is doing a podcast about it. Well, Planet Money is doing a podcast, the public shaming. I mean, Adam Silver just more or less came out and said, we're looking at everything. And they are looking at everything. And I don't know how sweeping and dramatic. Like, I don't think the draft is going to be abolished in two years. I don't think we're going to a 30-team lottery in two years or something like that. But I do think changes are definitely coming. Zach told us he has always been pretty opposed to just getting rid of the reverse order draft. He wants bad teams to have hope. But after all the tanking this year, he's at least opening his mind to other possible systems. I've come to just sort of think more about what does the world look like when everyone has to try every year. And that's all we want from NBA teams. Just try.”
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The NWSL eliminated its draft in 2024, allowing players to negotiate directly with teams, which has significantly changed the competitive landscape. This move could inspire the NBA to rethink its draft system, as it removes incentives for tanking while empowering players to choose their teams based on culture and environment. With NBA officials acknowledging the need for change, the future of the draft could be on the line.
“… have to look at them. I'm sure you look at them. Yeah, it's a total disaster, what they've become. I mean, it's a train wreck. And I do think that Adam Silver is going to have to figure this out in terms of, I mean, you just can't intentionally tank. It runs against everything that is part of the competitive nature of what sports should be. But, you know, I do think stripping a dress. pick is also harsh. So it's interesting. Barkley, I thought, had a suggestion that I thought was at least worthy of consideration. He said, look, if teams are consecutively losing in the ways that the Wizards, for …”
“… and the Wizards actually try to lose. My position is very clear. They should not be rewarded for trying to lose for three straight years. They should not get any ping-pong balls. Go to try to win. What are your thoughts on the Wizards? Because you have to look at them. I'm sure you look at them. Yeah, it's a total disaster, what they've become. I mean, it's a train wreck. And I do think that Adam Silver is going to have to figure this out in terms of, I mean, you just can't intentionally tank. It runs against everything that is part of the competitive nature of what sports should be. But, you know, I do think stripping a dress. pick is also harsh. So it's interesting. Barkley, I thought, had a suggestion that I thought was at least worthy of consideration. He said, look, if teams are consecutively losing in the ways that the Wizards, for instance, are losing, they shouldn't be allowed to raise ticket prices. In fact, I think he suggested that perhaps they should be compelled to drop them. And maybe that will actually incentivize teams to start winning who have been losing because at the end of the day you follow the money uh financial dynamics also also play a role or should in …”
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The Washington Wizards are facing backlash for their intentional tanking strategy, which undermines competitive integrity in sports. Critics argue that teams like the Wizards, who have been losing consistently, should not benefit from the draft lottery and should face financial consequences instead. This situation raises questions about how the NBA can address the issue of teams deliberately trying to lose games.
“… dollars to play basketball, please. Like, that's just so backwards. It's so backwards. Of course it is. But I mean again it all plays into the whole Adam Silver doing the we are fixing tanking full stop which I mean the only other person I hear say that all the time is every time I see an interview with Gavin Newsom So it like you just took that from Gavin Newsom We are fixing tanking full stop I'm like, all right, slow down on that one. That being said, again, you don't have to be the face of anti-tanking anymore. It's getting fixed this off season. We don't need the, we don't need the hero, the hero, …”
“… right now well and he also doesn't need to be the face of anti-tanking when they're fixing everything this offseason anyway At the same time, we shouldn't be here. The NBA PA should not be like, allow our basketball players that you pay millions of dollars to play basketball, please. Like, that's just so backwards. It's so backwards. Of course it is. But I mean again it all plays into the whole Adam Silver doing the we are fixing tanking full stop which I mean the only other person I hear say that all the time is every time I see an interview with Gavin Newsom So it like you just took that from Gavin Newsom We are fixing tanking full stop I'm like, all right, slow down on that one. That being said, again, you don't have to be the face of anti-tanking anymore. It's getting fixed this off season. We don't need the, we don't need the hero, the hero, great player. That's like, I'm not going to let my team tank. So there's something to this that Rich Paul, you can listen to Rich Paul and Max Kellerman on Game Over. So it's a show that I help produce and work on. And I'm not violating his privacy here because this is something he was going to say on the show. But he had an angle on this. It's …”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Milwaukee Bucks may be more complicated than it seems, with speculation that financial incentives might be keeping him on the court despite the team's losing strategy. This raises questions about the communication breakdown between Giannis and the team, as well as the role of the NBA Players Association in ensuring players aren't penalized for team decisions. The story highlights the tension between personal ambition and organizational goals in professional sports.
“… was being canceled. It was NBA cancels Hawks promotion. In other words, we are coming in and telling them to shut it down. and a quote from Adam Silver. There are many, many actions that happen in the NBA and many, many press releases that come out without an Adam Silver quote. And not only an Adam Silver quote, Montemps, but it was a meaty paragraph. I was going to say, get to it. Yes, let's read the quote. So the NBA today announced it has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned in-season in arena promotion for their game on March 16th. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following …”
“… off the court of the promotions department with the Magic City, which, by the way, in my 23 years, I'm not sure I have seen a press release quite worded like the way the NBA worded the press release when they announced that the Magic City promotion was being canceled. It was NBA cancels Hawks promotion. In other words, we are coming in and telling them to shut it down. and a quote from Adam Silver. There are many, many actions that happen in the NBA and many, many press releases that come out without an Adam Silver quote. And not only an Adam Silver quote, Montemps, but it was a meaty paragraph. I was going to say, get to it. Yes, let's read the quote. So the NBA today announced it has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned in-season in arena promotion for their game on March 16th. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement. When we became aware of the Hawks' scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks' leadership to better understand their plans and rationale. While we appreciate the team's perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners, and employees. I believe …”
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The NBA has officially cancelled the Atlanta Hawks' controversial Magic City promotion, citing concerns from fans and stakeholders. Despite this setback, the Hawks are on a six-game winning streak and remain committed to celebrating Atlanta's culture, even honoring the hoodies from the promotion. This incident highlights the tension between on-court success and off-court controversies in the NBA.
“… This is, I texted my, I texted my buddy who is a, who's the commissioner of my fantasy sports leagues. And I was like, Hey, what do you think about Adam Silver doing this? He's like, it's the first thing that commissioner got right. He is, you cannot have at a family sporting event, a strip club night. I'm sorry. That's insane. That's just an insane thing to do. Why? The strippers aren't going to be stripping at the game. It's a sponsorship. Are the kids going to wear Magic City t-shirts and wear them into school? If their parents want them to. Look what I got at the game. Look what I got at the game, …”
“… Atlanta Hawks. Nancy Pelosi's daughter attacked me on social media. And now Sonny Bunch is on the side of Nancy Pelosi's daughter. Where am I wrong? Well, Tim, I, as you know, I'm not really a right wing Puritan, but I will say that I, you're insane. This is, I texted my, I texted my buddy who is a, who's the commissioner of my fantasy sports leagues. And I was like, Hey, what do you think about Adam Silver doing this? He's like, it's the first thing that commissioner got right. He is, you cannot have at a family sporting event, a strip club night. I'm sorry. That's insane. That's just an insane thing to do. Why? The strippers aren't going to be stripping at the game. It's a sponsorship. Are the kids going to wear Magic City t-shirts and wear them into school? If their parents want them to. Look what I got at the game. Look what I got at the game, teacher. That's crazy. I live in New Orleans. Do you have Mardi Gras? Come on. Would this have been a problem in Europe now? That's fine. People are a little more comfortable. I think it would have been a problem in Europe. You know, we were talking earlier about friction. I think it's fine. that strip clubs exist. I think if people want to go to …”
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The NBA's decision to cancel Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks game sparked outrage, as Magic City is a well-known strip club in Atlanta and a cultural icon. Critics argue that the cancellation reflects left-wing puritanism, while supporters believe a family sporting event isn't the right place for such promotions. This debate highlights contrasting views on cultural acceptance and the role of businesses in public spaces.
“… like a million rebounds because the jazz didn play any big guys i heard i heard uh the i didn't by the way you fans i was a little surprised that adam silver i don't know if you saw his press conference was in in trying to sort of figure out why tanking had become more commonplace he was talking about analytics and these gms that come from different backgrounds and owners from private equity. And then he was like, and the fans, too. The fans clamor for this. I'm like, don't blame the fans. They do clamor for it. But that's fine. But if your team is so weak that you cave to that, like, what do you …”
“… Philly last night was an exhibition like I want to see competitive basketball that's the only thing I care about you weren't digging into Wizards jazz last night what are you trying to call me out I wasn I i wasn digging into that um uh juju reese had like a million rebounds because the jazz didn play any big guys i heard i heard uh the i didn't by the way you fans i was a little surprised that adam silver i don't know if you saw his press conference was in in trying to sort of figure out why tanking had become more commonplace he was talking about analytics and these gms that come from different backgrounds and owners from private equity. And then he was like, and the fans, too. The fans clamor for this. I'm like, don't blame the fans. They do clamor for it. But that's fine. But if your team is so weak that you cave to that, like, what do you make team building decisions based on that? It's like, come on. Yeah, yeah, that's a good point. Great point. Wait, there was one other thing I wanted to say about it. You see five game rule, probably. No, I don't care about that. I've already done that. Oh, the other tell that Adam Silver had yesterday, that this is going to be a real substantive …”
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The Denver Nuggets are currently facing a tumultuous season filled with injuries, yet they have recently won a few high-scoring games. Despite concerns over their 21st-ranked defense, key players are returning to the lineup, prompting the question: is this team poised to become a powerhouse, or is this season simply a disaster waiting to unfold?
“… in his contract, put it in mine. You see the slippery slope that you start? Yeah, yeah. I got you. Man, look, I hate that they did it like this. But Adam Silver said, man, y'all taking too many games off. We playing these Saturday and Sunday games, and y'all missing, and people paying all this money for these tickets. Watch, yeah. I think they knew that a lot of these cats especially the top cats weren going to be able to meet the game requirements Like Terry So they did it on purpose Joe Yeah because look Ocho the game is played at such a fast pace Now if I telling you if you one of the top guys …”
“… they say you need to be an all-NBA selection two years after you sign the initial deal. I got you. I got you. And plus, that's going to be better. What are you going to do with Jalen Durden? He's going to say, well, hell, since y'all gave, put it in his contract, put it in mine. You see the slippery slope that you start? Yeah, yeah. I got you. Man, look, I hate that they did it like this. But Adam Silver said, man, y'all taking too many games off. We playing these Saturday and Sunday games, and y'all missing, and people paying all this money for these tickets. Watch, yeah. I think they knew that a lot of these cats especially the top cats weren going to be able to meet the game requirements Like Terry So they did it on purpose Joe Yeah because look Ocho the game is played at such a fast pace Now if I telling you if you one of the top guys you're running three, three and a half miles a game, and you're doing that every other day, and this is the fastest pace the game has ever been played, why do you think all our top guys get hurt? Yeah. It's too much on their body, obviously. Yeah. They playing at a pace like they did in the 80s. The games were routinely 140, 150, 153, 161. The games was …”
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Victor Wembanyama could be a frontrunner for the Defensive Player of the Year title, but will injuries hold him back? With the Spurs ending their six-year playoff drought, Wemby's unique skill set at 7'5'' makes him a standout on both ends of the court. However, the challenge remains: can he stay healthy enough to qualify for such prestigious awards?
“… of the NBA David Stern screams in Chris Christie's face for opening the door to gambling. Two years later, the commissioner of the NBA is Adam Silver, and he writes an op-ed in the New York Times entitled, quote, legalize and regulate sports betting, end quote. That's a two-year 180. In the NFL, this is a league that spent decades lobbying the federal government to protect PASPA. Last year, the NFL saw $30 billion gambled on football games. The league itself made half a billion dollars in advertising, licensing, and data deals. To your mind, and I have a lot of thoughts here, and so maybe …”
“… leagues take on gambling that absolutely remarkable And a lot of what I going to say here comes from a conversation we had last year on the show with Jonathan Cohen the author of Losing Big America Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling In 2012 the commissioner of the NBA David Stern screams in Chris Christie's face for opening the door to gambling. Two years later, the commissioner of the NBA is Adam Silver, and he writes an op-ed in the New York Times entitled, quote, legalize and regulate sports betting, end quote. That's a two-year 180. In the NFL, this is a league that spent decades lobbying the federal government to protect PASPA. Last year, the NFL saw $30 billion gambled on football games. The league itself made half a billion dollars in advertising, licensing, and data deals. To your mind, and I have a lot of thoughts here, and so maybe we'll go back and forth just a bit on the economics of this. What explains this 180? How would you in good faith explain how the sports leagues in almost a matter of months went from keep the barbarians out of the gates to let's fling open the gates? Yeah. Let's bracket the kind of the funny nature of like the righteous indignation that these leagues …”
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In a stunning turnaround, sports leagues like the NBA and NFL shifted from opposing gambling to embracing it, generating billions in revenue. This change was driven by a need to re-engage younger fans and combat declining TV ratings, with leagues now profiting directly from gambling partnerships and advertising. The economic motivations behind this 180-degree shift reveal how gambling has become integral to the future of sports viewership.
“… job of coaching the washington wizards he will have the worst record all time as a coach in the NBA. It will be the worst. They are trying to lose. Adam Silver should come out and he should say of a bunch of teams, but very specifically the Wizards, no, we are not rewarding this. We are not. You get one ping pong ball. You don't get more ping pong balls. You may not even get one. We may not even let you get a lottery pick because it's a disgrace what you're doing. You know, you have season ticket holders. The essence of sports is you're going to compete and try to win. Pittsburgh Steelers owner, a few …”
“… strategy they should have fired the director of basketball operations michael winger they should have fired him last year they should have fired the gm will somebody or other should have fired him last year and the coach when he is removed from the job of coaching the washington wizards he will have the worst record all time as a coach in the NBA. It will be the worst. They are trying to lose. Adam Silver should come out and he should say of a bunch of teams, but very specifically the Wizards, no, we are not rewarding this. We are not. You get one ping pong ball. You don't get more ping pong balls. You may not even get one. We may not even let you get a lottery pick because it's a disgrace what you're doing. You know, you have season ticket holders. The essence of sports is you're going to compete and try to win. Pittsburgh Steelers owner, a few months ago, after Mike Tomlin left, somebody said, is it time for a rebuild? And he said, well, we don't rebuild. We're the Pittsburgh Steelers. We try to win. Try to win every game we've got. That's what we do. Washington Wizards try to lose every game they've got, and they succeed in losing. They succeed in positioning themselves for a very high …”
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Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is impressive but overshadowed by the Washington Wizards' disgraceful performance, highlighting their ongoing issues rather than Adebayo's legacy.
Bam Adebayo's recent performance is impressive but doesn't necessarily indicate playoff readiness against top teams like the Celtics.
“… in this report. That's hilarious. Yes. U.S. government caring about helping Russia. This administration. Here's the problem. This is the problem. Adam Silver is more likely to punish him than the U.S. government. I'm not disagreeing with you, which is sad. I mean, ostensibly, we're pro Ukraine in this war that Russia instigated. But we also know that Trump has a relationship with Putin that dare say is a little bit cozier than we'd all like, perhaps. So what's going to happen? I was really filled with qualifiers that are unnecessary. Like, OK, I mean, honestly, the way the standard has been dropped …”
“And I'm like, they kind of should and need to be right. That's the importance of the work. Right. I would like to think the U.S. government has an interest in this report. That's hilarious. Yes. U.S. government caring about helping Russia. This administration. Here's the problem. This is the problem. Adam Silver is more likely to punish him than the U.S. government. I'm not disagreeing with you, which is sad. I mean, ostensibly, we're pro Ukraine in this war that Russia instigated. But we also know that Trump has a relationship with Putin that dare say is a little bit cozier than we'd all like, perhaps. So what's going to happen? I was really filled with qualifiers that are unnecessary. Like, OK, I mean, honestly, the way the standard has been dropped so that you have to end into those waters with a relationship with Putin is called maybe close. It's a relationship with Putin. He's like trying to take over. We've gone really soft. Dan just used the move that I use with my daughter whenever she questions anything. I'm like, hey, I pay for everything around here. You own nothing. You own nothing. …”
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AJ Styles is poised to win his final match, but will this deflate Gunther's momentum? The stakes are high as Gunther, known as a 'legend killer,' needs to maintain his monster image while potentially retiring big names like Brock Lesnar. As the WrestleMania rumble approaches, fans are left wondering how this storyline will unfold and what it means for both wrestlers' legacies.
“… Look, you're bothering very important. You're bothering very important people with reporting that people don't want in the light of day. You think Adam Silver wants to be dealing with this shit from you? I am told reliably that I have a pain in Adam Silver's ass at this point. We asked for comment from all of these entities and Hunter Brook. Again, I credit their investigation, partnering with them on this. It's a lonely world trying to be the guy who angers people who have, again, 30 billion dollars in the case. Yeah, but here's the thing, though, 50 billion in the case of Steve Ballmer, I believe …”
“… right now. OK, I have a dryer that I thought was deactivated. I got my neighbors doing a gut renovation of their apartment and I have the NYPD outside doing something in the snow. Did you move? Are you on the move from authorities that are trying? Look, you're bothering very important. You're bothering very important people with reporting that people don't want in the light of day. You think Adam Silver wants to be dealing with this shit from you? I am told reliably that I have a pain in Adam Silver's ass at this point. We asked for comment from all of these entities and Hunter Brook. Again, I credit their investigation, partnering with them on this. It's a lonely world trying to be the guy who angers people who have, again, 30 billion dollars in the case. Yeah, but here's the thing, though, 50 billion in the case of Steve Ballmer, I believe that we no longer live in an environment that absorbs shame or even polite society. So trying to do journalism in these times when the rules are totally different, make me suspicious that all of this months of reporting that are required to put this in the light of day will disappear in 12 hours because it's subject matter that is too hard for the …”
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The NBA is facing a significant scandal, as investigations into sports betting threaten to expose deeper issues within the league. Journalists are struggling to bring these stories to light amidst distractions and powerful entities that prefer to keep them hidden. This situation highlights the challenges of modern journalism in an era where shame and accountability seem to have faded away.
“… the Warriors, the Knicks, I like when they're good. The Sixers, I don't know, Miami Heat. I like when those teams are good. I think one issue, Adam Silver. Is financially they just 3x or deal so they have to worry about anything in terms of finance That's right. They have a third of the league that doesn't try this starts tanking in November and December brutal That is something that it kind of they battled it for a while It felt like it was getting a little it is in full force right now at these last couple years and that those teams just Do the math those ten teams are constantly playing the …”
“… The NBA has always been so fearful of dynasties. And I'm like, one of the reasons I'm back in baseball, the Yankees, the Cubs, and the Dodgers are good. And the Phillies are good. Those are like blue blood teams. I like when the Celtics, the Lakers, the Warriors, the Knicks, I like when they're good. The Sixers, I don't know, Miami Heat. I like when those teams are good. I think one issue, Adam Silver. Is financially they just 3x or deal so they have to worry about anything in terms of finance That's right. They have a third of the league that doesn't try this starts tanking in November and December brutal That is something that it kind of they battled it for a while It felt like it was getting a little it is in full force right now at these last couple years and that those teams just Do the math those ten teams are constantly playing the good teams. You have unwatchable product Constantly even in the NFL you get bad teams, but the teams play hard. No one's trying to lose That's why we make fun of the bad teams. The Titans tried to win every game they played, right? So the NBA I mean some of these teams start losing which is sad I mean, I grew up loving the NBA grew up right around …”
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NFL teams can turn around their fortunes rapidly, thanks to a wealth of draft picks and the financial might of their owners. Unlike the NBA, where teams can tank without consequence, NFL franchises are built for hope and quick rebuilds, making coaching decisions critical. This shift in financial dynamics means even struggling teams can afford to make bold moves, changing the landscape of the league.
“They turned that shit down Adam Silver like what the fuck y'all want me to do Y'all already ain't making no money in this motherfucker I'm trying to cut you some chicken Nah this ain't Adam fault Adam said hey y'all figured this shit out Nah he turned it down bro They bumped that pay a lot And they still said no They childish You wanna say beat the sleeves off Alright maybe we're going to college basketball or we're going to Super Chat It was close to that bro And they said no She …”
“They turned that shit down Adam Silver like what the fuck y'all want me to do Y'all already ain't making no money in this motherfucker I'm trying to cut you some chicken Nah this ain't Adam fault Adam said hey y'all figured this shit out Nah he turned it down bro They bumped that pay a lot And they still said no They childish You wanna say beat the sleeves off Alright maybe we're going to college basketball or we're going to Super Chat It was close to that bro And they said no She ain't playing until they get NBA money She might as well She might as well retire She might as well retire Yeah We all gonna be dead gone I'm gonna be on my ninth generation Before they get some real money in that motherfucker”
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NBA players recently turned down a significant salary increase proposed by commissioner Adam Silver, leaving him baffled. Despite efforts to boost their earnings, players expressed dissatisfaction, hinting at a potential shift to college basketball or other leagues if their demands aren't met. This ongoing struggle highlights the frustrations over player compensation in the league.
“… thing would not be probably happening in Salt Lake City. If I said to you, if I said you have to bet $1,000 right now, would you bet yes or no that Adam Silver has been to Magic City? But that's not fair. Magic City is like a club. You guys are talking like Magic City is this grimy strip. I mean, we've been there. I've been there. That's what I'm saying. You guys have been there. I wouldn't say it was the classiest place. Okay, it's definitely a strip club. Don't get me wrong. But at the same time, I just feel like you get wings there, you sit down, you're having a good time. I get you. It's a vibe. …”
“… the NBA approve? Or are all the individual team promotions, you know, you're on their own and you don't need league approval? Interesting. That's true. I don't know. I assume they would have to run that by the NBA. But what do I know? This type of thing would not be probably happening in Salt Lake City. If I said to you, if I said you have to bet $1,000 right now, would you bet yes or no that Adam Silver has been to Magic City? But that's not fair. Magic City is like a club. You guys are talking like Magic City is this grimy strip. I mean, we've been there. I've been there. That's what I'm saying. You guys have been there. I wouldn't say it was the classiest place. Okay, it's definitely a strip club. Don't get me wrong. But at the same time, I just feel like you get wings there, you sit down, you're having a good time. I get you. It's a vibe. Yeah, I said it's a hot spot. It's a hot spot. Yeah, it's not like I'm going to the Gentleman's Club and I'm hanging out with a bunch of truckers smoking a cigar. It's a very different place. Do you think the NBA is misstepping doing this or do you think it's totally fine? I think it's cool. Cool. By the way, an update just three hours ago. Warriors …”
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As society shifts, the stigma around adult entertainment is fading, especially among younger generations. This debate highlights how views on morality in sports and personal choices are evolving, with many now seeing platforms like OnlyFans as valid side hustles. Yet, the conversation reveals a divide between traditional and modern values, sparking questions about the appropriateness of adult themes in family-friendly environments.
“I have two thoughts on Silver to close this up. You know, he's been taking way more heat this year than probably ever. before, but I also think that the job is, that is the story arc of the job. Like nobody, nobody likes the commissioner of any sports after a certain number of years. And for him to have maintained a level of popularity, just kind of like neutral popularity is, is pretty impressive in itself. You know, like any time somebody bitches about him, like, well, …”
“I have two thoughts on Silver to close this up. You know, he's been taking way more heat this year than probably ever. before, but I also think that the job is, that is the story arc of the job. Like nobody, nobody likes the commissioner of any sports after a certain number of years. And for him to have maintained a level of popularity, just kind of like neutral popularity is, is pretty impressive in itself. You know, like any time somebody bitches about him, like, well, rank all your favorite commissioners for me. You know, like it just doesn't, it's, it's like being a principal. but I think because if you look at the job that Stern had to do versus the job that Silver had to do this is where I have sympathy for Silver is like Stern from the jump like he got to bully all of these guys because yeah sure they were …”
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Adam Silver's strategy for NBA expansion is surprisingly nuanced, as he suggests that adding just one team might be a possibility instead of two. This approach highlights a shift in power dynamics among team owners, where Silver navigates a landscape of multi-billionaires who are less easily bullied than in the past. With potential cities like Seattle and Las Vegas in the mix, Silver's tactics aim to maximize value for the league while addressing long-standing issues like relocation.
“… last minute. And there's no certainty yet on whether he's retiring. If there's ever going to be any certainty, I don't know if there were, I think Adam Silver would absolutely name him to the team. If the coaches don't, and he might, I'm going to predict he does anyway, regardless. But Dave in that piece said something like, is LeBron one of the 12 best American players? Yes. Just definitively. Yes. I think that's just not true anymore. Do you want to just name American players? You get to 12 real fast. Um, yeah, go ahead. I'm just going through all-star rosters right now. That's where I'm starting …”
“… all-star reaction, lobbying for LeBron to get picked, uh, uh, to the all-star game. And I believe he will get picked by the league. I've actually, you know what? There was enough discontent with how he handled all-star last year, scratching at the last minute. And there's no certainty yet on whether he's retiring. If there's ever going to be any certainty, I don't know if there were, I think Adam Silver would absolutely name him to the team. If the coaches don't, and he might, I'm going to predict he does anyway, regardless. But Dave in that piece said something like, is LeBron one of the 12 best American players? Yes. Just definitively. Yes. I think that's just not true anymore. Do you want to just name American players? You get to 12 real fast. Um, yeah, go ahead. I'm just going through all-star rosters right now. That's where I'm starting Cade Brunson, Jalen Brown, Maxie all been better than LeBron this season. LeBron's played 24 games. It is, is the defense is what you'd expect from a 41 year old Donovan Mitchell has been better. Scotty Barnes has been better. Jalen Johnson has been better. That's seven. Stephen Curry has been better. Eight. Ant's been better. Nine. Durant's been …”
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This season, LeBron James may not be one of the top 12 American players, raising questions about his All-Star selection. With younger talents like Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards outperforming him, the debate heats up over his legacy and current performance. Analysts argue that despite his past greatness, the stats show a decline that can't be ignored.
“Is that right? Yeah, they did kick that around. Somebody threw it up. I don't know if it was Adam Silver. It might have been somebody who covers the NBA that said they should do that. I mean, it'd be great for the athletes. Yeah, it'd be terrible for the teams. Which is why it won't happen. Exactly. All right. It also wouldn't help current NBA players. Right? Right? it would probably take money from them. Because there are certain guys who would get paid a hell of a lot more than the draft slot allows them, right? Yeah, but there's still the …”
“Is that right? Yeah, they did kick that around. Somebody threw it up. I don't know if it was Adam Silver. It might have been somebody who covers the NBA that said they should do that. I mean, it'd be great for the athletes. Yeah, it'd be terrible for the teams. Which is why it won't happen. Exactly. All right. It also wouldn't help current NBA players. Right? Right? it would probably take money from them. Because there are certain guys who would get paid a hell of a lot more than the draft slot allows them, right? Yeah, but there's still the salary cap you have to deal with. Right, so if the salary cap remains in place, but the rookie wage scale is gone because you're competing for them on a free market, that's not good for veterans. So I don't think that the current players would vote for this. Again, prospective players do not vote in the NBA PA or NBA. Yeah, NBA PA, right? Yep. And the …”
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Proposed changes to the NBA draft could significantly benefit athletes but would likely devastate current players. With a potential shift to a free market for rookies, veterans might see their salaries shrink, making it unlikely that the Players Association would support such a move. This highlights the ongoing tension between prospective and current players in the league.
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