The NBA shared that David Stern, its longest-serving commissioner, underwent emergency surgery on Thursday due to a brain hemorrhage. The league expressed its support for Stern and his family during this tough time.
At 77 years old, Stern became the fourth NBA commissioner in 1984 and held the position for 30 years until February 2014, when Adam Silver succeeded him.
Even after stepping down as commissioner, Stern remained involved in the sports industry, particularly in sports technology, and retained a connection with the NBA as commissioner emeritus.
During his tenure, the NBA expanded its global reach, with games being televised in more than 200 countries and 40 different languages.
After leaving his commissioner role, Stern continued to be engaged in promoting the NBA internationally. He oversaw the establishment of the WNBA and G League and pursued new initiatives following his transition to Silver.
In acknowledgment of his accomplishments, Stern was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.
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