David Stern
David Stern served as the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 2014, and is credited with transforming the league into a global powerhouse. Under his leadership, the NBA saw a significant increase in popularity, both domestically and internationally, as he implemented innovative marketing strategies, negotiated lucrative television contracts, and expanded the league's reach beyond North America. Stern was a visionary leader who believed in the potential of basketball worldwide, famously predicting in 2013 that one day the NBA would have franchises in Europe. His passing in 2020 left a profound impact on the sport and its global community.
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David Stern acted as a key intermediary between Epstein and Prince Andrew for nearly a decade.
Znano, kdo je povezal Epsteina in princa Andrewa – vedno je deloval v ozadju
Slovenia· 2026-03-01
David Stern was a secretive businessman who was joining the trip with Prince Andrew and was one of Epstein’s closest business associates.
Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals, links to Epstein, and a test for the King
Australia· 2026-02-21
Andrew maintained his ties to another man, David Stern, who kept Epstein informed about what Andrew was doing.
Royal family tainted by disgraceful and shameful scandalAustralia· 2026-02-19
David Stern was a business associate and friend of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor who regularly contacted Epstein.
UK’s top prosecutor says ‘nobody above law’ amid claims against former prince Andrew | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
David Stern, who was a close associate of both Epstein and the then prince, was asked for his help after the disgraced financier’s initial application for a visa was rejected.
Andrew aide advised Epstein to omit conviction on China visa form, files suggest | Jeffrey EpsteinUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-14David Stern is the director of Prince Andrew's company Pitch@Palace.
«Takk for alt du gjør! Jeg holder tett!»
Norway· 2026-02-04
David Stern is the director of Prince Andrew's company Pitch@Palace.
«Takk for alt du gjør! Jeg holder tett!»Norway· 2026-02-03David Stern was mentioned in an email exchange regarding Sarah Ferguson.
‘She needs to fix it’: Jeffrey Epstein’s plot to win redemption via Sarah Ferguson | Jeffrey EpsteinUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-31
David Stern is one of the lawyers representing Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada during the trial.
Juez de EU acepta aplazar sentencia de “El Mayo” y fija fecha para el 13 de abril de 2026
Mexico· 2025-12-11
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern, who was Jewish, said he had 'no doubt' Richardson was not antisemitic but did not defend his reported comments about homosexuals.
Former NBA star Michael Ray Richardson dead at 70
United States· 2025-11-11
David Stern was the previous commissioner of the NBA who significantly improved the league's status before Adam Silver took over.
הוא אחד המנהלים הטובים בתולדות הספורט, אבל זה עשוי להישכח
Israel· 2025-10-31
David Stern was a director in the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the USSR.
Cum arată Tezaurul României de la Moscova. Încercările de recuperare de până acum și actele emise în sprijinul repatrierii
Romania· 2025-10-24
David Stern, the former NBA commissioner, warned against the legalization of sports betting before his death in 2020.
Operation Royal Flush: Wettskandal erschüttert die NBA
Switzerland· 2025-10-24
David Stern is the president who made a guest appearance in 'Big Brother'.
דיירי "האח הגדול" לא יודעים מי הוא נשיא ישראל. לא נוראIsrael· 2025-08-27
David Stern was a significant figure in the revival of the NBA during the 1980s.
הבחירה של ירדן להחרים את המשחק מול הנבחרת היא תמרור אזהרה מדאיגIsrael· 2025-06-30
David Stern was the previous commissioner of the NBA before Adam Silver.
El Thunder levanta el trofeo de campeón en la NBA y derrota a los Pacers
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-24
David Stern saw eight franchises win titles during his 30 seasons as commissioner.
El Thunder levanta el trofeo de campeón en la NBADominican Republic· 2025-06-23David Stern was the NBA Commissioner who saw eight franchises win championships during his tenure.
Oklahoma Thunder and Indiana Pacers to decide NBA title in Game 7
Canada· 2025-06-23
David Stern was the former commissioner who opened the NBA to the rest of the world.
NBA : les Français brillent sur les parquets mais, pour les entraîneurs tricolores, l’Amérique reste à conquérir
France· 2025-04-12
David Stern was the NBA commissioner who left in 2014 and appointed Adam Silver as his successor.
Διχάζουν οι σκέψεις του ΝΒΑ για την Ευρώπη
Greece· 2025-03-28
David Stern was the former commissioner of the NBA who transformed the league into a global sports giant.
La NBA annonce « explorer la possibilité » de lancer une ligue en Europe : « L’heure est venue »France· 2025-03-27