File:DavidStern.jpg Stern giving a speech. | |
4th Commissioner of the NBA | |
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Predecessor Larry O'Brien | |
Successor Adam Silver (beginning in 2014) | |
Personal information | |
Born September 22, 1942 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 | ||
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Preceded by Larry O'Brien |
Current David Stern |
Succeeded by Adam Silver (beginning in 2014) |