David Stern

David Stern (1943–2020) was an eminent United States figure whose career in sports left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, David exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

David Joel Stern was an American lawyer and business executive who was the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 2014. He oversaw NBA basketball's growth into one of the world's most popular sports during the 1990s and 2000s. Stern is credited with developing and broadening the NBA's audience, especially internationally by setting up training camps, playing exhibition games, and recruiting more international players. In addition, with his guidance, the NBA opened 12 offices in cities outside the United States, and broadcast to over 200 territories in over 40 la...

The passing of David Stern on 2020-01-01 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.