[NBA\Death of David Stern]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: “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.”
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Adam Silver
NBA MOURNS FORMER COMMISSIONER DAVID STERN WHO DIED TODAY AT 77
NEW AFRICA BASKETBALL LEAGUE HOLDS SCOUTING COMBINE AT BROOKLYN NETS FACILITY THIS WEEK
[Sports News\Africa Basketball]
The Basketball Africa League is a joint effort between the NBA and FIBA (International Basketball Federation) which announced this formation on February 16, 2019. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talked about the establishment of the BAL in a press conference during the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend. Silver hinted former President Barack Obama–who is said to be an avid supporter of this initiative–will play an important role.
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