Steve Ballmer on his three jobs as owner: 1. Support the front office and give them the best resources available. 2. Be a fan. 3. Be Supportive of his players when they do a good job.

APHoops Steve Ballmer and Adam Silver get together for a charity photo-opp at the Rising Stars Game

Bill Simmons on Adam Silver This is the most important decision of his career

Bill Simmons questions whether Adam Silver is right person to lead NBA

Matt Barnes on why hes a fan of Seattle getting a team back

John Skipper The most popular league in the world does not care about balance English Premiere League The NBA has to pretend because they have to make all these owners happy But I don't know if it's better for business The business would be better if the the favorite teams won every year

Adam Silver Its not what the fans want although my caveat is and teams are in a difficult place because many of you have written the worst place to be is a middle of the road team and either be great or be bad because that will help you with the draft