David Stern Career Retrospective

Take a look back at the career of David Stern as he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Stern served as Commissioner of the NBA for 30 years taking the league to new heights both domestically and internationally.

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[themcintyre]

RIP DAVID STERN. Lost but never forgotten <3 a true legend

[BrennanDipippo]

Stern is the best commissioner in sports. When you look at where the nba was before his tenure and now it's not even close. He transformed the association into a global show that is fun to watch. He orchestrated countless TV deals to enhance viewing globally which in turn exposed other countries to this beautiful game. Under Stern's tenure the league has gained traction globally as so many foreign players are playing and starring in this league. Did he make mistakes and could he have handles things better? Of course but the fact that the clippers sold for 2 billion dollars just goes to show what Stern has done for this league and hopefully Adam silver can continue that going forward.

[KadeemG]

The man who gave the NBA the most entertaining sport in the world, but also introduced us to Michael Jordan. Undeniably one of the greatest iconic players in all of sports and the slam dunk contest. He will be missed. Thank you, Mr. David Stern. Hearts are still sorrowing by the entire NBA family.

[Flamingbro]

R.I.P., even with vetoing the Chris Paul trade, he still shaped the league into what it is today.

[TriceOfficial]

Thank you David Stern. Without you, there wouldn't be an NBA

[gatoraids]

just here, rest in peace david stern, you will be missed

[DizZYSnP]

why is david stern being hated. he made the nba what is it today. if he didnt basketball woudnt be popular, so be thankful. 

[bsinctone]

David Stern did a great job. He made the NBA. Without him i don't know what would happen. The only thing i don't like is the refs being so soft.

[koo]

From fans of basketball all over the world, thank you David Stern for all your services and sacrifices for a tremendous league. I wish all the best for you. I hope that Commissioner Adam Silver will continue to improve the best league in sports by following your great footsteps. Thank You.

[xdivisionvision]

David Stern will never be forgotten for the 02 Kings vs Lakers rigged game. Some people were mad cause he vetoed that one trade. The NBA owned the Hornets so he had the rights to do so

[AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

David Stern is the NBA champion. He will always will be. He changed the game for all the hard work he did. He took pride in it. He may had some controversial moments, but that's normal for a commissioner in sports. But if there is the greatest sports commissioner of all time, it's him. I have never been more proud to be NBA fan because of him. If it was it for him, I would never enjoy being an NBA fan. I say this to all the NBA fans from all over the world. As a Celtics fan, no matter what fan you are, no matter where you from, we are all one NBA family because of David Stern.

[himan]

Love him or hate him he did a lot for both the NBA and the sport of basketball. This guy is a serious legend and many of us may not have even heard of the NBA may it not have been for this man.

[eezus]

And still some of us still find something about David Stern to hate about.. 

[pmodi]

Damn russell, magic, bird, michael, duncan, kobe, and bron in the same video. Pullin out all the stops for david stern

[zhaohui]

come back after knowing the death of David Stern. RIP for a legend who never played but made a huge impact in NBA and basketball sport

[YoungKaizzn]

Thank you David Stern! Congratulations and thank you for everything you did for the NBA!

[kangarooful]

Its people who started watching NBA recently and only know about the mainstream players that are hating on David Stern.. Anybody who has been watching NBA for a while would know the great things this man did to this league..

[thibaultgilbert]

David did so much for this league, huge respect to him.

[moniquewrites]

Glad they gave him his flowers while he was living. 🌸

[bundeligafan]

David Stern is the reason why the NBA  is still going till today. He's the reason for the financial success of the association. It's enough to say that he was the commissioner during the careers of Michael Jordan and Phill Jackson.