"We need a system where all of our teams have the opportunity to compete and to make a few dollars. That's not a bad desire for collective bargaining for a sports league, and it's great for our fans."
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Quotes by David Stern
David Stern, the influential former commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), transformed the league into a global powerhouse during his 30-year tenure from 1984 to 2014. Born on September 22, 1942, in Manhattan, New York, Stern was a visionary leader who championed marketing strategies, player conduct, and international expansion. Under his guidance, the NBA blossomed, achieving unprecedented popularity and economic growth. Stern's legacy lives on in the vibrant culture of basketball, as he laid the groundwork for generations of fans and athletes alike.
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"It was the Michael Jordan/Nike phenomenon that really let people see that athletes were OK, and black athletes were OK. Defying a previous wisdom - not only that black athletes wouldn't sell in white America, but that the NBA as a predominantly black sport could not sell in white America."
David Stern