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NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue: “Paul Tagliabue was not just a pioneering commissioner, he was a mentor and friend to me and so many others. With his vision, integrity and tenacity, he ushered in an unprecedented era of growth in the NFL. At the NBA, we also knew Paul as a former basketball standout at Georgetown University who was always available for advice and counsel. “Among his many enduring lessons of leadership we remember was his understanding of the power of sports to bring people together and make a difference off the field of play, including most recently collaborating with our league to promote civic engagement around the country. Paul was that kind of selfless leader throughout his life and career. “I send my deepest condolences to Paul’s family and everyone in the NFL family on the loss of a giant in professional sports.”
