In the end , Silver 's actions were seen as decisive and unflinching . NFL and NBA commissioners have each faced member conduct challenges in eight years . Adam Silver took over the NFL and immediately faced the Sterling crisis . Goodell has been the NBA boss for eight years . There 's a growing chorus calling for Roger Goodell 's resignation .
NFL and NBA commissioners have each faced member conduct challenges in eight years . Adam Silver took over the NFL and immediately faced the Sterling crisis . Goodell has been the NBA boss for eight years . There 's a growing chorus calling for Roger Goodell 's resignation .