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 ArticlesHorvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-Goal Leads No. 22 Navy to 17–16 Win Over ArmyDec 14, 2025Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $40 Billion Stablecoin FraudDec 13, 2025Lindsey Vonn Places 2nd in a World Cup Downhill a Day After Becoming Oldest Winner at Age 41Dec 13, 2025Fernando Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy as College Football’s Top PlayerDec 13, 2025Related TopicsNBADavid Sternbrain surgery
