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 ArticlesHow Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 7Jan 07, 20267 Things You May Not Know About DividendsJan 07, 2026Uvalde Schools Officer Did Nothing Until It Was Too Late During Shooting, Prosecutor SaysJan 07, 2026Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Safely Landed Plane After Panel Blew Out Says Boeing Unfairly Blamed HimJan 07, 2026Related TopicsNBADavid Sternbrain surgery
