The NBA is coming to grips with the loss of one of the most important people in league history. Former commissioner David Stern passed away on Wednesday, putting a damper on the New Year across the league. The New York Knicks released several statements on Stern’s passing.
Knicks release statements on the passing of former NBA commissioner David Stern #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/5TMZqWKPDH
— Danny Small (@dwsmall8) January 2, 2020
There’s no doubt that Stern’s far-reaching influence is a major reason for the league’s current standing.