According to TMZ.com Hall of Fame ex-NBA Commissioner has died 3 weeks after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
The NBA says Stern passed away Wednesday afternoon with his wife, Dianne, and their family at his bedside.
He suffered a sudden hemorrhage at a Manhattan restaurant on December 12. Stern did not make it unfortunately.
David took over as commissioner of the NBA in 1984 and ushered incredible growth in the league over his 30-year tenure. Of course, he was in charge during the heyday of Bird, Magic and Michael … and helped the NBA become the global juggernaut it is today.
This a tremendous loss to the NBA and sports community. He was loved loved throughout his career. David Stern was 77. Rest In Peace.
