David Stern
David Stern
David Joel Stern is the former commissioner of the National Basketball Association. He started with the Association in 1966 as an outside counsel, joined the NBA in 1978 as General Counsel, and became the league's Executive Vice President in 1980. He became Commissioner in 1984, succeeding Larry O'Brien. He is credited with increasing the popularity of the NBA in the 1990s and 2000s...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusiness Executive
Date of Birth22 September 1942
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Having only the team logo and the NBA logo helps reinforce our brand. I won't say it's a 'forever' policy; but right now, those are the only marks that appear on the NBA uniform.
I would say to Byron let me make that decision and he should focus more on basketball. And if you see him, tell him that. We're going to be back.
I would say that the city is making it pretty clear of what they want us to do, and we'll accommodate them.
It beats getting poked in the eye with a sharp stick.
I think it's fun to have the discussions about Kobe. I think it's a terrific water cooler subject. Can he go for 100? Can he outscore a team by himself?
Have you been around South Beach? Most of the people I see with chains are elderly Jewish gentlemen. I don't know what he's talking about. There's no rule we have that doesn't affect several hundred young African-American men. You can't play the race card here without having it flipped back at you.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Charlotte back into the NBA, since we appreciate how supportive their fans have been in the past. We are particularly excited to have Robert Johnson as our newest owner. Bob has shown a great understanding for building a new company, and we are confident in his ability to develop a strong NBA organization.
It happens at least probably 5 percent of the time.
I am quite on record as saying that Seattle has the least-competitive lease in the league and is at a decided economic disadvantage. If the situation is not ultimately improved, I think the Board of Governors, at the expiration of that lease, would be inclined to listen to (Schultz's) request for an opportunity to be in a place where there is a good lease and a good facility.
Basketball without Borders is truly a global program that transcends all boundaries. It unites young people from diverse cultural, national and economic backgrounds on four continents.
He has probably traveled more on our behalf than any other ballplayer.
The ramifications could go beyond this particular case.
There is an enormous amount of economic activity here. But the thing you can't get away from is that certain aspects of the reconstruction seem to be stalled. You have to see the devastation to understand its scope and impact.
From everything we have seen and heard, we have little doubt that New Orleans will soon regain its place among the world's premiere cities for hosting major sporting events.