Summary: David Stern, the 30-year commissioner who molded the shape of the modern NBA into a global iconic brand, died at the age of 77 on January 1st, 2020. He was the commissioner for 30 years, beginning in 1984, and lead the league into a period of great growth into an iconic brand that is a global icon. His tenure did not go without controversy. In this episode, three guests discuss the story in its entirety, but with three unique perspectives. Howard Beck: Senior NBA Writer at Bleacher Report Etan Thomas: former NBA Player and player rep for the NBA Players Association. Bob Stelton: 710 ESPN Radio Host in Seattle where one of Stern's biggest controversies took place. The departure of the Seattle SuperSonics for Oklahoma City has been a big talking point on previous episodes of this podcast.
