The block is hot NBA Commissioner Adam Silver To Review Domestic Violence Policy Via CBSSports Adam Silver spoke with reporters at a charity event in Brooklyn to open a refurbished court damaged in Hurricane Sandy Monday, and discussed the recent events of controversy in sports, including saying the NBA would look to examine its domestic violence policy in light of the Ray Rice controversy that has plagued the NFL. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has come under fire for the league’s investigation and response to Rice’s recorded assault of his then-fiancee. The firestorm over the incident put Goodell under scrutiny from media and social critics., and the Adrian Peterson alleged child abuse scandal has further rocked the league. Silver made it clear that the events have prompted a review of policies at the NBA’s offices. Meanwhile, Silver said in light of the NBA’s own most recent controversy involving the leaked scouting report read by Hawks GM Danny Ferry that resulted in his leave of absence, and an internal investigation by the team that lead to owner Bruce Levensen pledging to sell the team, that the NBA isn’t looking to go digging through the owners’ “closets.” Can’t blame him, the NBA has their own problems without adding domestic violence to the list. Image via AP
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Tighten Up: In Light Of NFL’s Ray Rice Scandal Commissioner Adam Silver Announces Domestic Violence Review For NBA
