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David Stern
David Stern
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NameDavid Stern
Birth dateSeptember 22, 1942
Birth placeNew York City, New York, United States
Death dateJanuary 1, 2020
Death placeNew York City, New York, United States
OccupationLawyer, Sports executive

David Stern was a renowned American lawyer and sports executive who served as the National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner from 1984 to 2014. During his tenure, he worked closely with NBA Players Association executives like Bob Lanier and Patrick Ewing to establish the NBA All-Star Game as a premier event. Stern's leadership also led to the creation of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in 1997, with the support of NBA Board of Governors members from teams like the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. He collaborated with International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials, including Borislav Stanković and George E. Killian, to promote the game globally.

● Early Life and Education

David Stern was born in New York City to a family of Jewish descent, with roots in Poland and Russia. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and developed an interest in sports while attending Teaneck High School. Stern went on to study at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and later attended Columbia Law School in New York City. During his time at Columbia University, he was influenced by prominent lawyers and judges, including Thurgood Marshall and Earl Warren, who served on the Supreme Court of the United States.

● Career

Before becoming the NBA Commissioner, Stern worked as a lawyer at the New York City law firm Proskauer Rose, specializing in sports law and representing clients like the NBA and the National Hockey League (NHL). He also advised the National Football League (NFL) on matters related to antitrust law and worked with Major League Baseball (MLB) officials, including Bowie Kuhn and Peter Ueberroth. In 1978, Stern joined the NBA as its General Counsel, working closely with then-Commissioner Larry O'Brien and NBA owners like Red Auerbach and Jerry Buss.

● NBA Commissioner

As the NBA Commissioner, Stern played a crucial role in shaping the league's growth and popularity, working with NBA owners like Jerry Reinsdorf and Mark Cuban to establish the NBA salary cap and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the NBA Players Association. He also collaborated with FIBA officials to introduce the NBA Europe Live Tour and worked with International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, including Juan Antonio Samaranch and Jacques Rogge, to include basketball in the Olympic Games. Stern's leadership led to the creation of the NBA Development League (now known as the NBA G League) and the introduction of the NBA draft lottery.

● Legacy

David Stern's legacy in the NBA is marked by his efforts to promote the game globally, working with FIBA and the IOC to establish basketball as a premier international sport. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014, alongside other notable figures like Alonzo Mourning and Nolan Richardson. Stern's impact on the NBA is also reflected in the growth of the league's revenue and viewership, with the help of media partners like ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. He worked closely with NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan to promote the game and establish the NBA as a major player in the world of sports entertainment.

● Personal Life

David Stern was married to Dianne Bock Stern, and they had two sons, Eric Stern and Andrew Stern. He was a longtime resident of New York City and was involved in various philanthropic efforts, including the NBA Cares program and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Stern also served on the board of directors for several organizations, including the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Throughout his life, he maintained close relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and was respected by his peers in the sports industry, including Commissioner Roger Goodell of the NFL and Commissioner Rob Manfred of MLB. Category:American sports executives

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