According to author TBD, pro leagues typically authorize the commissioner to engage in decision making in the following capacities: 1) rule making 2) dispute resolution between player and club, between clubs, or between player or clue and the league 3) disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, front office personnel, owners and others.
An example of the authority a professional commissioner has within its league has been well illustrated by NBA Commissioner; Adam Silver and the manner in which he managed the case against LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Within four months in his tenor, Silver was faced with a scandal centered on Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Accusations against Sterling’s for the use of racial remarks set off a firestorm around the country. Once the accusations were confirmed, Silver’s quick and unconventional response to the scandal, by placing a lifetime ban on Sterling as well as the force to sell the Clippers and a fine, became a …show more content…
The NBA describes the role of its commissioner as a global leader in social responsibility, a model for international sports marketing and one of the largest providers of sports programming in the world. The commissioner is dedicated to increasing transparency, leading with integrity, and inspiring youth to live healthy lifestyles through basketball (citation).
Since the Sterling case, Silver has played a large role in the 24 billion dollar television contract between the NBA and Turner Sports as well as vocalized his opinions of sports lottery and age limitations for rookie NBA players.
Silver continues to illustrate his servant leadership by the way in which he manages is relationships with owners, players, and the community. It has been refreshing to witness such leadership from a professional who has made the decision to identify the priorities of the league and work to develop a strong organization built on collaboration, loyalty and
An example of the authority a professional commissioner has within its league has been well illustrated by NBA Commissioner; Adam Silver and the manner in which he managed the case against LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Within four months in his tenor, Silver was faced with a scandal centered on Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Accusations against Sterling’s for the use of racial remarks set off a firestorm around the country. Once the accusations were confirmed, Silver’s quick and unconventional response to the scandal, by placing a lifetime ban on Sterling as well as the force to sell the Clippers and a fine, became a …show more content…
The NBA describes the role of its commissioner as a global leader in social responsibility, a model for international sports marketing and one of the largest providers of sports programming in the world. The commissioner is dedicated to increasing transparency, leading with integrity, and inspiring youth to live healthy lifestyles through basketball (citation).
Since the Sterling case, Silver has played a large role in the 24 billion dollar television contract between the NBA and Turner Sports as well as vocalized his opinions of sports lottery and age limitations for rookie NBA players.
Silver continues to illustrate his servant leadership by the way in which he manages is relationships with owners, players, and the community. It has been refreshing to witness such leadership from a professional who has made the decision to identify the priorities of the league and work to develop a strong organization built on collaboration, loyalty and