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Entire NBA World Pays Respect To Former Commissioner David Stern
2020 started with sad news for the NBA world. Former NBA commissioner David Stern passed away yesterday afternoon, after suffering a a brain hemorrhage on December 12 and spending three weeks hospitalized in serious condition following an emergency surgery.
Stern was 77 years old, and leaves behind a legacy of growing the game of basketball. He was the league’s commissioner for 30 years, from 1984 to 2014. Without him, the NBA wouldn’t be the great product it is today, especially from a global perspective.
After the sad news of his passing, the NBA world paid their respect to Stern. Rest in Peace, David!
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2020
Cookie and I are devastated to hear about the passing of my longtime friend and former NBA Commissioner David Stern. A great man, husband, father, friend, businessman, and visionary, I loved and respected him.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 1, 2020
David Stern was such a history maker. When I announced in 1991 I had HIV, people thought they could get the virus from shaking my hand. When David allowed me to play in the 1992 All Star Game in Orlando and then play for the Olympic Dream Team, we were able to change the world.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 1, 2020
NBA legend and Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s statement to @TheAthletic @Stadium on death of iconic NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/0MZUiB4pRh
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 1, 2020
The game changed in so many ways under David Stern’s leadership and vision. He demanded the best of everyone because he gave it himself. #Respect Thank you Commissioner. RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/veT9GQfrdC
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 1, 2020
RIP Mr David Stern
The best commissioner to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/SgO0hMX3Ia— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 1, 2020
RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 1, 2020
Sad news. We lost a legend! RIP David Stern
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 1, 2020
Damn. RIP Commissioner. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/r5xtwpvJIO
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 1, 2020
Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend.
RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 1, 2020
Rest In Peace David Stern 🙏🏽 https://t.co/nJ5Krv6Bke
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) January 1, 2020
RIP Commissioner Stern, very sad to hear the news. You did great things for the game of basketball. Someone I always admired. #NBAFamily
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) January 1, 2020
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!
Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) January 1, 2020
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 1, 2020
Just arrived back in town for the New year and found out about the passing of former @NBA Commissioner, David Stern. A devastating loss for the entire basketball world. The man was a leader, an innovator and the architect of the global, iconic brand we marvel over today.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 2, 2020
The Lakers Organization is mourning the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, whose unprecedented vision and tireless spirit made the game what it is today. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife, Dianne, and his family. pic.twitter.com/xY5rcoyJIQ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/tonyparker/status/1212504214691295232
“He’s the greatest commissioner in sports history.”
Charles expresses his appreciation for the late David Stern.
(via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/aLG1Kq28mV
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 1, 2020
RIP David Stern 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/pCgPHiQ2eH
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) January 1, 2020
We all lost today with the passing of David Stern. What he did for the game of basketball is remarkable! …I salute you, Mr Stern, and I thank you for your vision, your fortitude, and your passion. Most of all, I thank you for your friendship. R.I.P.
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) January 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1212518183254581252
Thank you David Stern! You changed everything and we’re eternally grateful. Rest In Peace. Lots of love to the Stern family.
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) January 1, 2020
Rest In Peace 🙏🏿
David Stern
Your time here changed the lives of millions for the better. pic.twitter.com/OE3snrEvla— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) January 1, 2020
Very sad day for basketball. We saw David Stern a lot in the 90s and I found him to be kind, thoughtful and almost always the smartest person in the room. He was an innovator who helped grow our sport into a global game and his impact will never be forgotten. RIP, Commissioner. pic.twitter.com/FzlJwnJmrK
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 1, 2020
