By 2015, James was considered by many people, including his fellow NBA players, to be the "face of the NBA".[373] His opinions have yielded significant influence on people who make important league decisions; in 2014, he asked commissioner Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break, and the request was granted the following season.[374] On February 13, 2015, James was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).[375]