NEW YORK: David Stern steps down on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) after 30 years as commissioner of the NBA, a reign that saw him transforms the league from a downtrodden afterthought into a global sporting powerhouse.
The 71-year-old son of a New York deli owner revitalized the NBA with business and marketing moves that took full advantage of the skills of such stars as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James.
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