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David Joel Stern (September 22, 1942 – January 1, 2020) was an American lawyer and business executive who was the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 2014. Stern oversaw NBA basketball's growth into one of the world's most popular sports during the 1990s and 2000s. [2]
Jan 2, 2020 · The NBA mourns the loss of its longest-serving and most influential leader, who transformed the league into a global phenomenon. Stern guided the NBA through turbulent times, created opportunities for countless players and fans, and left a lasting legacy in sports and business.
Jan 1, 2020 · David Stern, who during a 30-year run as commissioner of the National Basketball Association masterminded its transformation from a league in peril to a multibillion-dollar industry and the...
Jan 1, 2020 · NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern passed away this afternoon as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago.
Jan 1, 2020 · David Stern, the former NBA commissioner who reshaped the league and presided over its skyrocketing growth for three decades, has died, the league said Wednesday. He was 77.