The NBA's Quiet Champion of Diversity Mark Tatum's appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the National Basketball Association 12 years ago marked a significant milestone for the league, making him the first Black executive to hold the position.
Since then, he has played a crucial role in expanding the NBA's global business operations, overseeing an average revenue per franchise of more than $5. 4 billion.
Tatum's own background is a testament to his ability to adapt and persevere. Born in Vietnam to a Jamaican father and Asian mother, he was raised in Brooklyn, New York.