Anonymous
Years ago
Vale David Stern
To me he was just as part of the NBA as Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and Iverson. We all saw him draft night welcoming draftees. He may have had his faults but under his leadership the league went from a low level to the powerhouse it is today with it being a worldwide multi billion organisation. Thank you Mr Stern.
David Stern has passed away at the age of 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
Stern retired as commissioner in 2014.
"For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action," said Adam Silver in a statement. "He was a mentor and one of my dearest friends. We spent countless hours in the office, at arenas and on planes wherever the game would take us. Like every NBA legend, David had extraordinary talents, but with him it was always about the fundamentals - preparation, attention to detail, and hard work.
“David took over the NBA in 1984 with the league at a crossroads. But over the course of 30 years as Commissioner, he ushered in the modern global NBA. He launched groundbreaking media and marketing partnerships, digital assets and social responsibility programs that have brought the game to billions of people around the world. Because of David, the NBA is a truly global brand – making him not only one of the greatest sports commissioners of all time but also one of the most influential business leaders of his generation.
“Every member of the NBA family is the beneficiary of David's vision, generosity and inspiration. Our deepest condolences go out to David’s wife, Dianne, their sons, Andrew and Eric, and their extended family, and we share our grief with everyone whose life was touched by him."
