All 30 NBA teams will wear black bands on their jerseys for the remainder of the 2019-20 season as a tribute to former Commissioner David Stern, Casey Holdahl of the Portland Trail Blazers' official site reported Wednesday.
The league announced Wednesday Stern had died after he suffered a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12. He was the commissioner from 1984 until stepping down in 2014.
Adam Silver, Stern's replacement as commissioner, issued a statement on the impact of his predecessor:
"David took over the NBA in 1984 with the league at a crossroads. But over the course of 30 years as Commissioner, he ushered in the modern global NBA. He launched groundbreaking media and marketing partnerships, digital assets and social responsibility programs that have brought the game to billions of people around the world. Because of David, the NBA is a truly global brand—making him not only one of the greatest sports commissioners of all time but also one of the most influential business leaders of his generation."
A number of basketball luminaries remembered their experiences with Stern as well:
Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30Will 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! https://t.co/o7S4IT54NQ
Kobe Bryant @kobebryantThe 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 🙏🏾 https://t.co/veT9GQfrdC
Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnsonDavid 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.
TheBillRussell @RealBillRussellI 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 https://t.co/mbnneqm18s
Teams that were in action on New Year's Day honored Stern with a moment of silence before their games.
The black jersey stripe is often used as a tribute to memorialize an important figure around the game.
The Blazers included Paul Allen's initials and a rose on their uniforms throughout the 2018-19 season following his death in October 2018.
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazersClose to our heart. ❤️ https://t.co/ATbZ8Pb75R
It's unclear whether the stripe honoring Stern will be installed in time for Thursday's games or at a later date.
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