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 ArticlesBoat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them StudentsSep 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 12Sep 12, 2025Families Reel From Tragedy as Authorities Investigate Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast That Killed 8Sep 12, 2025Officials Clear Building at US Naval Academy Following Reports of Threats, 1 Person InjuredSep 12, 2025Related TopicsNBADavid Sternbrain surgery
