David Stern Quotes

We think that basketball is the international language. It's a sport that was invented in America, but it travels the world. It's been an Olympic sport since 1936, and we have worked with many of the countries here. - David Stern

We haven't had excessive fisticuffs. These are things that commissioners worry about. And truth be told, our player reputation in the testing that we do is rebounding quite well from a year ago. - David Stern

We haven't been in to inspect [the arena]. We don't know when people will be allowed back into the city. We're taking our lead from people who are dealing with much more important things than us. - David Stern

We have a minimum standard that we've set that reflects on the professionals in our sport, and you're going to do it, ... We're certain that it will be complied with. - David Stern

We are very pleased to be partnered with My TV in the expanding television markets of Nigeria and Ghana. Since our entry into the African market two years ago, it has been exciting to see the demand for first-rate international sports programming continue to grow. - David Sternberg

We are saddened by the news of Jason Collier's sudden passing, ... He epitomized hard work, dedication and perseverance, and more importantly compassion, kindness and selflessness. - David Stern

Usually I come into the office and say, 'Will someone please time the last three minutes of this game that took 22 minutes and tell me why? I'm not sure that we're showing our fans our best basketball. - David Stern

Unfortunately, the arena owners have not offered any constructive response to these efforts and recently advised us that they are satisfied with the status quo. Accordingly, we have advised both parties that we have withdrawn from the process. - David Stern

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