NBA, David Stern
David Stern has announced that he will be stepping down as commissioner of the NBA on February 1, 2014. The date is significant in that it marks the 30th year since Stern’s inception into the NBA.
"I told (the owners) that it's been a great run that will continue for another 15 months," said Stern. I'd like to think I did an adequate job. But one of the things I did best was provide a successor. I'm not going anyplace in the next 15 months, but this gives us the opportunity to have a very smooth transition."
By the time Stern retires, it will have marked the longest tenure as commissioner of any major sport in America. Deputy Commissioner, Adam Silver, will then take over as the new commissioner of the NBA.
"The opportunities for this league are limitless," Silver said. "I'm honored, thrilled and will do my absolute best to grow this league or try to do it the way David has done over the last 20 years. To the NBA family, I look forward to serving you."
10/28/12 | NittanyJon | 231 respect
I concur. Tis a snarly look.
10/28/12 | NittanyJon | 231 respect
In celebration of his "Farewell Tour", the commish should do a trampoline dunk during a half-time show. At an arena of his choice - Air Jordan like......
10/27/12 | jaysinw | 4677 respect
Thats fine if you do not like him
10/26/12 | kobe_lova | 51945 respect
lol... mmkay. I don't have the energy to get into it...
10/26/12 | jaysinw | 4677 respect
He has done some good over 28 years, but losing him will not kill the NBA.
10/26/12 | kobe_lova | 51945 respect
This is in sarcasm font, right?
10/26/12 |
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I thought of you when I saw this headline.
10/26/12 | jaysinw | 4677 respect
Wow after 30 years of cleaning up the NBA what will we do without him????
10/26/12 | kobe_lova | 51945 respect
Ugh, I don't know why just can't leave now. I hate his face. And the new one looks like a skinny dictator already.