WASHINGTON — Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan were among the NBA legends stunned by Wednesday’s death of former league commissioner David Stern following a brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. ADVERTISEMENT“The world lost a legend today,” said retired NBA star Charles Barkley. “Without David Stern, the NBA would not be what it is today,” six-time NBA champion Jordan said in a statement. “We all are fortunate, we’ve had great lives, because of David Stern. “I think it’s important … we remember where this country was in terms of corporate environment and race relations,” retired NBA star Isiah Thomas said on NBA TV of Stern’s early days as boss.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 02, 2020 00:45 UTC