Former NBA Commissioner Stern passes away at age 77:
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern passed away on Jan.1 2020 at age 77 after battling complications from a brain hemorrhage. Stern underwent emergency surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital on Dec. 12 after he was stricken at a midtown Manhattan restaurant. He is survived by two sons, Eric and Andrew, as well as his wife, Dianne.Former NBA Commissioner David Stern passed away on Jan.1 2020 at age 77 after battling complications from a brain hemorrhage.
In an statement Silver said,"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.
Stern had a hand in the creation of the WNBA and NBA Development League, now called the G League — which will have a franchise in Mexico starting with the 2020-21 season. He also helped create numerous initiatives, including drug testing, the salary cap and a dress code.
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