Retiring NBA Commissioner David Stern Reflects on His 30-Year Tenure | MetroFocus

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Channel: THIRTEEN · 2014 · News & Politics

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When NBA Commissioner David Stern started his job in 1984, it wasn't a sure thing that professional basketball would attract audiences and fans in the millions. But as Stern prepares to retire on February 1, 2014, basketball is one of sports' biggest attractions with 30 NBA teams, TV contracts and international fame.

Stern tells long-time New York sportscaster Len Berman, "I'm very proud of being on the right side of social responsibility and I'm proud of the WNBA. I'm proud of the NBA development league. I'm proud of our digital efforts. I'm particularly proud of our global efforts."

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