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David Stern
File:DavidStern.jpg
Stern giving a speech.
4th Commissioner of the NBA
Predecessor             Larry O'Brien
Successor                 Adam Silver (beginning in 2014)
Personal information
Born                           September 22, 1942 (1942-09-22) (age 81)
                                    New York, New York
Nationality                 American
Career information
College                     Rutgers
Career                       1966-present (58 years)

David Joel Stern (born September 22,1942 in New York City, New York) is an American basketball executive who is currently Commissioner of the NBA.


Bio

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.

Commissioner of the NBA
Preceded by
Larry O'Brien
Current
David Stern
Succeeded by
Adam Silver (beginning in 2014)
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