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 ArticlesAmerican Cordell Tinch Goes From the ‘Couch’ to Gold Medalist in the Track and Field WorldsSep 16, 2025California Judge Denies Menendez Brothers’ Petition for New TrialSep 16, 2025Real Madrid and Arsenal Win on Opening Night of Champions League; Union Dazzles in DebutSep 16, 2025Kipyegon Makes More History, Wins in a Breeze for Fourth World Title at 1,500 MetersSep 16, 2025Related TopicsNBADavid Sternbrain surgery
