David Stern Passes Away, Aged 77
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David Stern the Hall of Fame ex-NBA Commissioner has died at 77 years old. He oversaw tremendous growth in his 30 years as commissioner, retiring in 2014. Stern had been hospitalized since a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 17.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 1, 2020
NBA announces former commissioner David Stern has passed away.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) January 1, 2020
Stern was a crucial part of keeping a team in New Orleans after Katrina. If not for him, likely there wouldnt be a New Orleans Pelicans at all.