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The interview kicked off with a light-hearted exchange around personal mementos in Silver’s office, where he humorously lamented a sparse desk and expressed his admiration for his guests' various collectibles. He showcased some notable items from past NBA legends, including a giant Reebok shoe from Shaquille O’Neal that serves an unusual role as a planter.
Silver reminisced about receiving Tim Duncan's shoes under unique circumstances related to a trivia bet and his encounters with Michael Jordan. While he never received any memorabilia from Jordan while working with former commissioner David Stern, he had amassed a collection of Jordan shoes over the years.