NBAFormer NBA Commissioner David Stern Has Emergency Brain SurgerySavePrintNBA Commissioner David Stern at a news conference following an NBA Board of Governors meeting in Dallas, Texas, in May 15, 2013. Tony Gutierrez/AP PhotoThe Associated Press12/13/2019|Updated: 12/13/2019NEW YORK—Former NBA Commissioner David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage Thursday and had emergency surgery.The league made the announcement about Stern’s condition in a statement, saying its thoughts and prayers were with the 77-year-old Stern’s family.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBreezy Johnson Wins Olympic Downhill on Day Marred by American Teammate Lindsey Vonn’s CrashFeb 08, 2026Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Downhill, Taken Away by HelicopterFeb 08, 2026JD Vance and Jake Paul Watch US Women’s Hockey Team Together at Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Defending Champ US Takes Lead Into Final Day of Team Figure Skating at the Milano Cortina OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsNBADavid Sternbrain surgery
