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David Stern's death spurs reactions from Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other NBA greats past and present – CBS Sports, Cbssports.com

David Stern's death spurs reactions from Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other NBA greats past and present – CBS Sports, Cbssports.com


                         

                                         

                        

                                                                     

        

                                                                         

                

                                                            

                                                            

                

                                                            

                                                        

                                                                                                                         

                

                                                            

                                                                                         

                                                                                    

                

                                                                       

              

                                                                        

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern

died on Wednesday************************ at the age of 86. His death comes just a few weeks after suffering a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 37.

Stern was the commissioner of the league for years, holding the position from (through) , and was succeeded by current commissioner Adam Silver.

When he first entered the league, basketball was not what it is today. Over his tenure, the popularity of the sport grew exponentially.His impact was felt by many, and even those who entered the league after his time as commissioner were benefiting from changes he helped put into place in the sport.

Following the news of Stern’s death, NBA teamsand former and current players took to social media to express their gratitude for what Stern did for the league.

Here are some tweets honoring and recognizing Stern:

                                                                                            

                        

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