Bob Iger and Adam Silver maintain close relationship ahead of Lakers ownership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Bob Iger, the incoming majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has a strong personal and professional relationship with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Iger's past role as CEO of the Walt Disney Company facilitated close collaboration with Silver, particularly in negotiating television rights with ESPN and resuming the 2019-20 NBA season amid the pandemic. Their friendship reportedly extends beyond business, with indications that they vacation together. This relationship may provide Iger with advantages in his new role with the Lakers as he transitions into ownership.
- •Iger becomes majority owner of the Lakers.
- •Iger and Silver have worked together on media rights deals.
- •The relationship includes personal ties beyond business.
- •Silver praised Iger's role in restarting the NBA season in 2020.
- •Iger previously served as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Source: Bob Iger and NBA commissioner Adam Silver are very close
"Incoming Lakers co-owner Bob Iger reportedly has a close relationship with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
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