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Adam Silver on schedule and LeBron
24sAdam Silver We discussed ongoing negotiations with the Euro League We believe that NBA Europe would be strengthened by joining forces with the Euro League It doesn't have to happen but I think we would all be better off as a unified front in Europe in terms of the potential investors
2.0mMcMenamin Bog Iger is a guy that fans will enjoy He has a very genuine presence to him He knows basketball One of his sons worked for the Spurs Hes very good friends with Chris Paul He will be a very good active participant in this process and someone that Lakers fans can gravitate towards
59sAdam Silver answers Pablo Torre's question regarding the growing concern that wealthy individuals and entities are using the approval of the NBA to purchase credibility in the eyes of the public meaning fans and whether he plans on changing anything about the due diligence process
2.8mAdam Silver I think that in terms of Steve's Ballmer statement I'd say putting aside the precise words he chose to use Most importantly he indicated a willingness to accept the league's decision in this case and the accompanying sanctions so that's initially what I was most focused on
2.1mAdam Silver We have to finish up the schedule and where LeBron plays will affect the schedule So I would like him to make his announcement alreadyteams are calling us the networks are calling us and everybody wants to lock in the schedule It will influence how we set the schedule
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