Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dead At 77

NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) — David Stern, former NBA Commissioner, has died on New Year’s Day, according to reports. He was 77.

Stern reportedly died after suffering from a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, the National Basketball Association announced Wednesday.

The league’s statement said Stern died with his wife and family by his bedside:

“Every member of the NBA family is the beneficiary of David’s vision, generosity and inspiration,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a written statement. “Our deepest condolences go out to David’s wife, Diann Dianne, their sons, Andrew and Eric, and their extended family, and we share our grief with everyone whose life was touched by him.”

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