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Stern was born in New York City, but grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. He went to Rutger University graduating |
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| − | on the deans list. In 1966 he attended Coloumbia Law School. That year he joined the NBA Counsel. In 1980 he was promoted VIce President. When Larry O'Brien retired in 1984 he was promoted to Commisioner. |
+ | on the deans list. In 1966 he attended Coloumbia Law School. That year he joined the NBA Counsel. In 1980 he was promoted VIce President. He brought in profit and expanded the franchise. When Larry O'Brien retired in 1984 he was promoted to Commisioner. |
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David Joel Stern (born September 22,1942 in New York City, New York) is the Commisioner of the NBA since 1984.
Life
Stern was born in New York City, but grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. He went to Rutger University graduating on the deans list. In 1966 he attended Coloumbia Law School. That year he joined the NBA Counsel. In 1980 he was promoted VIce President. He brought in profit and expanded the franchise. When Larry O'Brien retired in 1984 he was promoted to Commisioner.