David Stern

David Stern was an American lawyer who served as commissioner of the National Basketball Association from 1984 to 2014. He oversaw the league’s expansion, global growth, and major labor disputes.

NBA globalization: The NBA’s expansion of its audience, operations, and player recruitment beyond the United States. Stern promoted international broadcasting, events, and recruitment that made the league a global brand.
NBA commissioner: The chief executive who administers the National Basketball Association on behalf of its member teams. Stern exercised this office’s powers for three decades, shaping its modern expectations.
1998–99 NBA lockout: A labor stoppage that delayed the 1998–99 NBA season until a new collective bargaining agreement was reached. Stern negotiated the agreement that shortened the season to 50 games.
Larry O’Brien: An American politician who served as NBA commissioner from 1975 to 1984. O’Brien was commissioner when Stern served as the league’s executive vice president for business and legal affairs.
New York University School of Law: The law school of New York University, located in New York City. Stern earned his law degree there before beginning his career in sports law.
NBA salary cap: A league rule limiting the total salary teams may spend on players, subject to specified exceptions. Collective bargaining under Stern established and repeatedly revised the system governing team payrolls.
NBA collective bargaining agreement: A contract between the NBA and its players’ union governing employment terms and league rules. Stern negotiated successive agreements that set salary, revenue-sharing, and labor conditions.
2011 NBA lockout: A 161-day NBA work stoppage that delayed the 2011–12 season until owners and players reached a deal. Stern represented the league in a dispute over revenue sharing and the salary system.
Adam Silver: An American lawyer who succeeded David Stern as NBA commissioner in 2014. Silver worked under Stern as deputy commissioner before taking over the office.
Proskauer Rose: An American law firm with a longstanding practice representing sports leagues and organizations. Stern worked at the firm and represented the NBA before joining its management.

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