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Statements by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment after the passing of David Stern. | Toronto Raptors
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern passed away at age 77 on Jan. 1, 2020, as a result of a brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. Stern, who took over as commissioner in 1984, presided over the league for 30 years before stepping down in 2014.