Former NBA commissioner David Stern passed away on Wednesday due to the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago, the NBA announced in a press release.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement:
“For 22 years, I had a courtside seat to watch David in action. 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.”
Stern was hospitalized on December 13 after collapsing at a Manhattan restaurant as a result of a sudden brain hemorrhage. He underwent emergency brain surgery, but reportedly remained in critical condition in the weeks leading up to his death.
We at Hoops Rumors send our condolences to Stern’s family and friends.
Wasn’t the biggest fan of his as a person, but there’s no question he was good for the game.
I’m not the biggest fan of you as a a person either, and no question you have no impact on the game whatsoever
Touchy much?
And why would I? My profession has nothing to do with basketball.
Triggered
Leave it out, would you?
I will leave you in
Wasn’t replying to you.
Who were you replying to? These chains can be confusing lol.
Ignorance
RIP Mr Stern
Rest In Peace
RIP Mr. Stern.
He was a fantastic commissioner, unlike the guy currently trying to ruin the game with his hair brained schemes. RIP.
Silver is spot on with his statement
Still pissed that he vetoed CP3 from going to the Lakers
Great (godsend) for the NBA, financially. Bad for the game of basketball, which he never trusted could support his vision for the business. Either way, he’s certain as impactful a commissioner / sports executive as there’s ever been; maybe second behind Alvin.
There is still too much New Yorkiness in commissioner offices.
What he did for the NBA is unmeasurable.