’Reacciones a la muerte de David Stern, ex comisionado de la NBA
Stern fue el cuarto comisionado en la historia de la National Basketball Association, cuando en 1984 obtuvo el puesto en el que permaneció 30 años.
En 1984, dos personajes llegaron a la NBA para cambiar el transcurso de la liga. Una de ellas fue Michael Jordan, el mejor jugador que haya pisado una duela. El otro, David Stern, quien arribó como comisionado de la Asociación y terminó como arquitecto de toda una estructura que hoy se sostiene gracias a su aportación.
Durante su gestión, seis franquicias cambiaron su residencia, siete equipos nuevos surgieron y cuatro huelgas tuvieron cabida por distintos motivos, pero más importante aún, abrió las puertas de la NBA a jugadores y fanáticos fuera de Estados Unidos, para hacer del baloncesto el deporte internacional que es actualmente.
Al confirmarse su muerte esta tarde, luego de sufrir hace tres semanas un derrame cerebral, los personajes del gremio emitieron sus mensajes que ratifican a Stern como una de las figuras más influyentes en el deporte.
A statement from MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the passing of @NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern pic.twitter.com/1k0POa65u2
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 1, 2020
RIP Mr David Stern
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 1, 2020
The best commissioner to ever do it. pic.twitter.com/SgO0hMX3Ia
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
Thank you David Stern! You changed everything and we’re eternally grateful. Rest In Peace. Lots of love to the Stern family.
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) 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
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
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
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
Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan today released the following statement on the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 1, 2020
🔗: https://t.co/3Tmrp3cv7T pic.twitter.com/YI9CyXkkW5
RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) 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!
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) January 1, 2020
Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n
Steve Kerr on the legacy of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. pic.twitter.com/kUWpEbfBr2
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 1, 2020
The game changed in so many ways under David Stern’s leadership and vision. He demanded the best of everyone because he gave it himself. #Respect Thank you Commissioner. RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/veT9GQfrdC
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 1, 2020
Sad news. We lost a legend! RIP David Stern
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 1, 2020
RIP David Stern 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/pCgPHiQ2eH
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) January 1, 2020
Here’s NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on former NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/eEDLP1q6Wi
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 1, 2020
Our statement on the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. pic.twitter.com/89LzlEroa4
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 1, 2020
.@Dame_Lillard shares his thoughts on the passing of David Stern pic.twitter.com/ntiJYJzeoi
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 1, 2020
David Stern’s vision to make the NBA the best professional sports league was achieved when he handed the reins to Magic and Larry Bird. He saved the NBA. Multiple teams were ready to fold and the Finals were shown on tape delay. He revived it and made it great. RIP Great Leader! pic.twitter.com/DRweuwTs50
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) January 1, 2020