Past and present NBA players react to the passing of former commissioner David Stern

 

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern has passed away.

A post shared by TSN (@tsn_official) on Jan 1, 2020 at 1:09pm PST

 

I will never EVER forget when you called my name on stage and I shook your hand. My dream came true!!! Thank you for your commitment to the beautiful game of basketball that has changed so many young adult/kids lives and more importantly your vision to make our game become WORLDWIDE was a vision only you could make happen! You did just that. Making our game the greatest sport in the world! Was a honor to know you personally. Rest In Paradise David Stern! My prayers goes to your family and friends throughout this difficult time! 🙏🏾💪🏾👑

A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 1, 2020 at 3:34pm PST

The league wouldn’t be what it is today without you. The entire NBA family and fans around the world will miss you. 💔 #2009Draftday
RIP David Stern🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tnSYMsTnjp

— James Harden (@JHarden13) January 1, 2020

RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 1, 2020

The game lost a leader today. Extending my prayers to David’s family and loved ones in this time of grief 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/TgNKlyAKZi

— Chris Paul (@CP3) January 1, 2020

RIP David Stern 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/pCgPHiQ2eH

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) January 1, 2020

When I was a kid I would watch the NBA drafts all the time. I used to dream about getting drafted, putting on my hat, and shaking his hand, and accomplishing a dream. He helped take the game to new heights.. RIP to the GREAT David Stern.

— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 1, 2020

David stern you will forever be a legend, thank you 🙏🏽🙌🏽

— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) January 1, 2020

Thank you for everything you did pic.twitter.com/pvRwvI5CBp

— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) January 1, 2020

This was a Dream come true! R.I.P pic.twitter.com/2rINmMc4Dr

— Jameer Nelson (@jameernelson) January 1, 2020

Th NBA and my family would not be in our position if wasn’t for one of the greatest Commissioners in professional sports. RIP David Stern. The game thanks you and will miss you.

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 1, 2020

RIP David. You always said you made me and you were absolutely right . You were a friend, mentor and administrator of the largest donut fund ever. You are missed. pic.twitter.com/RYACDOj9ii

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 1, 2020

Praying for the Family, Friends, and Fans of Commissioner David Stern! Best ever in Any sport! Thank u!!!#RIP pic.twitter.com/Dekk7I03l0

— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) January 1, 2020

Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend.

RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) 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

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

Prayers up for David Stern and his family!

Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n

— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) January 1, 2020

I can not put into words what the friendship of David Stern has meant to me but many others. He changed so many lives. David was a great innovator and made the game we love what it is today. This is a horrible loss. Our hearts are with Dianne & their family. RIP my friend. @NBA pic.twitter.com/mbnneqm18s

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 1, 2020

Will never forget the words you spoke this day! "With the 7th pick" changed my life forever. Thank you and your family for your leadership and commitment to growing the game of basketball around the World. Forever grateful. RIP Commisoner Stern! pic.twitter.com/o7S4IT54NQ

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) January 1, 2020

David Stern was such a history maker. When I announced in 1991 I had HIV, people thought they could get the virus from shaking my hand. When David allowed me to play in the 1992 All Star Game in Orlando and then play for the Olympic Dream Team, we were able to change the world.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 1, 2020

NBA legend and Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s statement to @TheAthletic @Stadium on death of iconic NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/0MZUiB4pRh

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 1, 2020