Adam Silver has paid tribute to former Atlanta Hawks governor and Turner Broadcasting System founder Ted Turner following news of his passing.
In a statement released by the NBA, Silver called Turner “a true pioneer whose vision transformed modern media.”
He praised Turner’s impact on sports broadcasting, saying: “Through the creation and development of Turner Broadcasting, Ted changed the way fans experience live sports and brought leagues like the NBA to a broader national and global audience.”
Silver also described Turner as “a passionate steward of our game for decades,” both as a longtime Hawks owner and as someone who helped grow the league’s reach around the world.
“On behalf of the NBA, I send my deepest condolences to Ted’s family and friends,” Silver said.
Turner was one of the most influential figures in sports media and played a major role in expanding the NBA’s audience through television broadcasting.
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