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Misleading. I thought gone today and got disappointed.
...as of February 2014. Figured I'd start a thread up here for those that don't venture downstairs.
Misleading. I thought gone today and got disappointed.
At least he's going...not that Silver will be much of an upgrade.
Finally?
It can get worse
They will have statues of David Stern mounted at the entrances of the Staples Center & American Airlines Arena on Feb. 2 , 2014 .
. . . the Lakers are done!
Stern to retire in 2014; Silver likely to replace him
Posted Oct 25, 2012 1:54 PM - Updated Oct 25, 2012 2:27 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver.
The announcement came at an NBA Board of Governors meeting Thursday.
Stern told owners during their two days of meetings of his plans, and the board unanimously decided Silver would be his successor.
Stern, who turned 70 last month, became commissioner on Feb. 1, 1984. He has been the NBA's longest-serving commissioner, establishing the league's brand around the world, presiding over team expansion and overseeing the establishment of the WNBA.
"You'll be remembered as the best of all-time," Silver told Stern, sitting to his left on a podium during a news conference.
Stern said he decided on his plans about six months ago, having guided the league through a lockout that ended nearly a year ago. He said the league is in great shape and he is confident in Silver, who has been the league's No. 2 since 2006.
"I don't know what else to say other than to recite what I told the owners yesterday in executive session," Stern said. "I told them that it's been a great run, it will continue for another 15 months, that the league is in, I think, terrific condition."
http://www.nba.com/2012/news/10/25/d...=iref:nbahpt3a
"You'll be remembered as the best of all-time," Silver told Stern, sitting to his left on a podium during a news conference.
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Never been a big fan of Adam Silver. Although he gets more claps at the draft than David!
My initial thought: Holy ! About in time! YES! YES! YES!
Then after it sets in. . .all I can think is: Stern's personaly groomed-for-the-position, right hand yes man is replacing him. Is this going to just be the same in a different wrapper? Silver does seem like less of a pompous bag than Stern at least, so that's the only hope for a fair NBA future.
I don't like the newer version of Stern so much, but overall I thought he did a very good job. Obviously, having multiple lockouts under his watch is a bit of a stain to his legacy, but I can't fault him too much seeing as the owners drive more than their fair share of that and he speaks on behalf of the owners.
Spurs fans are the most ungrateful, self-righteous bunch on the planet (as well as the fattest, but I digress). SA won 4 les under his watch (most notably, the 2007 gift). Before Stern, the Spurs were nothing. During his tenure, however, they've now won the 4th most les in NBA history.
I've never had a huge problem with Stern.
He likes to make himself look Machiavellian, which is funny, but his influence in the league is probably way overstated (fixing games, etc, is preposterous).
Best commissioner in the history of north american professional sports, despite what the fans feel about him.
exactly
SOn of stern
i would be super happy if i wasn't so afraid of who can come next..
+1
But at least we won't see Stern'S arrogant nose anymore
Just kissin' ass. Stern could still name a different successor between now and then.
What do you think Stern is supposed to do? His inability to steer the ownership and allowing multiple work stoppages is incompetence at the job. Maybe you like Yorkies or something but I don't want a lapdog running the show.
His marketing campaign of promoting individual players over teams was there from the very beginning with the Magic v Bird tripe and helped to create the environment. He lacks leadership and vision.
Where do you think the officiating policy of 'star treatment' comes from? Or do you deny that 'stars' of teams get favorable calls?
I disagree and I am a fan of Stern's overall time with the NBA.
What did you like and how do you attribute it to an action of Stern?
The growth, globalization and overall quality and popularity of the sport.
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