Updated January 2nd, 2020 at 11:26 IST
David Stern passes away: NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry pay heartfelt tributes
On January 1, David Stern passed away. Stern was the NBA's commissioner for 30 years (1984-2014). NBA stars and teams offered their condolences and prayers.
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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern passed away on Thursday, January 1 at the age of 77. Stern had suffered from a brain haemorrhage on December 12 (December 13 IST) and had been rushed to a hospital. He had collapsed in a restaurant in Manhattan. Stern underwent emergency surgery, after which he remained in critical condition.
Throwing it back to David Stern's legendary NBA draft performance in 2013.
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA)
R.I.P. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uRD9ZWH1Z2
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RIP Mr David Stern
— SHAQ (@SHAQ)
The best commissioner to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/SgO0hMX3Ia
The NBA owes David Stern a debt of gratitude. His courage, innovation intelligence, tenacity & his ability to manage our league that has become a global success. He charted a path for modern-day basketball. We all benefited from his vision and strong beliefs. #ripdavidstern
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas)
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Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend.
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol)
RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT
The game changed in so many ways under David Stern’s leadership and vision. He demanded the best of everyone because he gave it himself. #Respect Thank you Commissioner. RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/veT9GQfrdC
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant)
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Cookie and I are devastated to hear about the passing of my longtime friend and former NBA Commissioner David Stern. A great man, husband, father, friend, businessman, and visionary, I loved and respected him.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson)
Will never forget the words you spoke this day! "With the 7th pick" changed my life forever. Thank you and your family for your leadership and commitment to growing the game of basketball around the World. Forever grateful. RIP Commisoner Stern! pic.twitter.com/o7S4IT54NQ
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30)
David Stern's NBA tenure
David Stern occupied the NBA Commissioner's position in 1984. Under Stern, the NBA became one of the major sports leagues in the world, gaining global recognition. David Stern retired as the NBA Commissioner in 2014, with Adam Silver succeeding him. Stern was also rewarded by the NBA for his contribution by induction in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and FIBA Hall of Fame.
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Published January 2nd, 2020 at 11:26 IST