David Stern, quien sirvió como comisionado de la NBA de 1984 hasta 2014, falleció este miércoles,anunció la liga en comunicado. Stern fue comisionado durante el periodo más exitoso en la historia de la NBA y supervisó la entrada de la liga al mercado global.
El impacto de Stern en el juego es innegable, y las reacciones ante su fallecimiento han llovido desde que se conoció la noticia el miércoles en la tarde.
La NBA y sus equipos compartieron en las redes sociales sus condolencias y celebraron los múltiples logros y hazañas de David Stern durante sus tres décadas como mandamás de la liga.
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2020
R.I.P commisioner David Stern.
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) January 1, 2020
💔 This news is so very sad, and not the way we all hoped to begin 2020. David Stern was truly a giant and I feel privileged and honored to have met and known him. He was very kind to me, giving me time of day when I certainly didn't deserve it. He will be missed. RIP David Stern https://t.co/VpK3JMCtXi
— Zach Leonsis (@ZacharyLeonsis) January 1, 2020
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) January 1, 2020
Steve Kerr on the legacy of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. pic.twitter.com/kUWpEbfBr2
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 1, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. Our thoughts and condolences go out to both the Stern and NBA families.
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) January 1, 2020
Kings Statement on the Passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern pic.twitter.com/FSsnK0mXeY
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 1, 2020
Además jugadores pasados y presentes expresaron sus condolencias, y muchos de ellos compartieron el momento en el que Stern, como Comisionado de la liga, les daba la bienvenida a la NBA en el escenario del día del draft.
RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 1, 2020
Very sad day for basketball. We saw David Stern a lot in the 90s and I found him to be kind, thoughtful and almost always the smartest person in the room. He was an innovator who helped grow our sport into a global game and his impact will never be forgotten. RIP, Commissioner. pic.twitter.com/FzlJwnJmrK
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 1, 2020
Damn. RIP Commissioner. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/r5xtwpvJIO
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 1, 2020
Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend.
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 1, 2020
RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 1, 2020
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!
— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) January 1, 2020
Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n
RIP Commissioner Stern, very sad to hear the news. You did great things for the game of basketball. Someone I always admired. #NBAFamily
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) January 1, 2020
So sad! RIP! The NBA wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for that man! 🙏🏽 #DavidStern https://t.co/cWn91fiSeY
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) January 1, 2020
Thank you David Stern, the greatest commissioner of any professional sports ever. Thank you for what you've done for the game globally. May you Rest In Peace
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) January 1, 2020
🕊Rest in Paridise!🕊 pic.twitter.com/EVqXHXPmia
— Andre Roberson (@FlyDre21) January 1, 2020
RIP David Stern, it was a honor to shake your hand on draft day https://t.co/3VU1hG5Kfs
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) January 1, 2020