David Stern

David Stern was the commissioner of the NBA from 1984 to 2014 and played a significant role in expanding the league's global audience.

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Profession :

Business Figure

Birthday :

September 22, 1942

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

January 02, 2020

Age :

77

Birthplace :

New York, New York

David Joel Stern (September 22, 1942 – January 1, 2020) was an American lawyer and business executive who served as the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 2014. He is best known for his leadership in expanding the NBA’s global reach and developing its international audience, particularly in the Chinese market, as detailed in the book ‘Operation Yao Ming’. Stern’s tenure also saw the rise of iconic players like Michael Jordan, whose marketability turned into a billion-dollar business. Under his leadership, the NBA became a profitable organization generating over $5.5 billion annually, with an average player salary of more than $4 million.