David Stern retirement date will be Feb 1, 2014

David Stern informed the NBA’s Board of Governors today that he will step down as NBA Commissioner on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years to the date he took over the position. Stern also announced that the Board of Governors voted unanimously to accept his recommendation that Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver succeed him as Commissioner.

“Adam is a world-class business executive who has influenced so many areas of our business during his tenure with the NBA,” Stern said. “I am pleased that the Board has chosen him as my successor and I know the NBA will be in very good hands.”

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Adam Silver taking over.

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Good, he's been there too long.

I feel likes he's said repeatedly he won't be here by the time this labor agreement is up. Also, how does the league honor its greatest commissioner?

[QUOTE=niko]Good, he's been there too long.[/QUOTE]
And then people will complain about Mr. Silver. Every fan for every sport will always complain the the Commissioner of their sport.

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Why did he pick that day? That's the day before the Super Bowl in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

[QUOTE=FireDavidKahn]And then people will complain about Mr. Silver. Every fan for every sport will always complain the the Commissioner of their sport.[/QUOTE]

Of course. But Stern has been there so long it almost feels at times like he's making decries as emperor. And he's increasingly out of touch where people want the NBA to be. He's saved by having mercurial talents and personalities like Lebron, Howard etc. that drive the sport. BUt some of the decisions make me shake my head. A new voice would be nice.

i hope its sooner

Ken Berger @KBergCBS now

Board unanimously voted to negotiate with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, Taylor says.

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[QUOTE=niko]Of course. But Stern has been there so long it almost feels at times like he's making decries as emperor. And he's increasingly out of touch where people want the NBA to be. He's saved by having mercurial talents and personalities like Lebron, Howard etc. that drive the sport. BUt some of the decisions make me shake my head. A new voice would be nice.[/QUOTE]
People say the same thing about Goodell and the NFL and yet it's more popular then ever. I do think it's time for him to go but Stern can never win in the eyes of the people. While there might be a brief happiness that Silver is the new commissioner, it wont last. I guess this type of attitude comes with the job.:oldlol:

Sad day for Hornets fans

[QUOTE=DuMa]Ken Berger @KBergCBS now

Board unanimously voted to negotiate with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, Taylor says.[/QUOTE]

No surprise

[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Why did he pick that day? That's the day before the Super Bowl in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.[/QUOTE]

he officially became nba commissioner on feb 1st 1984. so he picked 30 years exactly.

31st of January, 2014...

"It has been announced that David Stern will not be stepping down as commissioner and will continue for another 5 years....for basketball reasons"

[QUOTE=Shade8780]31st of January, 2014...

"It has been announced that David Stern will not be stepping down as commissioner and will continue for another 5 years....for basketball reasons"[/QUOTE]
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I don't know I've never noticed this before, but Adam Silver is a really weird looking dude. His head is really long and narrow and he's got some huge ears.

[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Why did he pick that day? That's the day before the Super Bowl in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.[/QUOTE]
30th anniversary of the day he took over. Longest tenured commissioner of any of the major sports leagues

[QUOTE=KG215]I don't know I've never noticed this before, but Adam Silver is a really weird looking dude. His head is really long and narrow and he's got some huge ears.[/QUOTE]

:oldlol: Yeah, he really doesn't look the part of a major professional sport commisioner at all.

Say what you want about Stern and his mistakes, but he has been the best commissioner currently in the four major sports. I don't think it's been that close either.

Another guy who owes his future HOF spot to MJ.

[QUOTE=IGotACoolStory]Say what you want about Stern and his mistakes, but he has been the best commissioner currently in the four major sports. I don't think it's been that close either.[/QUOTE]
People that knock on Stern haven't watched the league long enough to know what's he's accomplished in his time. He's dragged the game from what it was in the 70's to being one of the premier leagues in the world. People don't remember or know about watching playoff games on tape delay after the 11 pm news. Half filled arenas for even the top teams during regular season. Lack of media coverage. On an on if you look hard enough there's not a single area of the league that hasn't improved tenfold during Sterns time as commish

Sing it, sing Halleluja. :banana: :banana:

Hey you got to give the man props though. Just look at what the NBA where it's at now.

Finally


Bird as the new commish, back to 80's rules.

I wonder how much money that dude made while being a commish

[QUOTE=IGotACoolStory]Say what you want about Stern and his mistakes, but he has been the best commissioner currently in the four major sports. I don't think it's been that close either.[/QUOTE]

This. I also give him props on bringing the NBA out of the grave

[QUOTE=Zackmorris]This. I also give him props on bringing the NBA out of the grave[/QUOTE]

That had more to do with Magic and Bird, than the commissioner with the porno stache.

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**** David Stern. F*ck David Stern. F.u.c.k. David Stern and his mom.

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[QUOTE=Sarcastic]That had more to do with Magic and Bird, than the commissioner with the porno stache.

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This. Stern had nothing to do with the NBA's growth.

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Does it really matter when you have the same sheisty/corrupt/whore for ratings person coming in?

doesn't really matter that much. in fact, I do think he's done very positive things for this league. For the parts that you guys hate about him, I'm sure the next guy is going to do those things too "for the good of the league". So I don't know why the celebration.

Not like the next guy comes in and gets rid of the strict technicals, allows players to express more emotions all of a sudden

Silver better not get used to those cheers he gets at the draft!

YESSSSSS DICTATOR STERN IS LEAVING!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party::djparty :dancin :hammertime: :banana: :rockon:

Hopefully I stop seeing rigged games now.