Former NBA commissioner David Stern has died aged 77 [COURTESY]David Stern, who masterminded the NBA's growth into a global sports powerhouse while serving as commissioner from 1984 to 2014, died Wednesday after suffering a brain hemorrhage last month. "RIP Mr David Stern The best commissioner to ever do it," four-time NBA champion O'Neal tweeted. Key deals with the NBA Players Association were made regarding drug testing and a salary cap, setting the stage for Stern to replace Larry O'Brien as the NBA commissioner in 1984. "David Stern earned and deserved inclusion in our land of giants. Stern also helped establish the Women's NBA and a development league for NBA talent, ensuring a next man was ready whenever an injury struck.

Source: Standard Digital January 01, 2020 22:52 UTC