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אבל כבד נפל הלילה (בין רביעי לחמישי) על עולם ה-NBA עם היוודע מותו של דייויד סטרן, הקומישינר האגדי של ליגת הכדורסל הטובה בעולם. אנשי הליגה, גם כאלה שכבר לא חלק ממנה, עצרו הכל והביעו את צערם על לכתו של סטרן בגיל 77, תוך מתן כבוד אדיר.
מייקל ג'ורדן, שהפך לכדורסלן הגדול בכל הזמנים בליגה שפיתח סטרן, סיפק הספד מרגש ואסיר תודה: "בלי דייויד סטרן, ה-NBA לא הייתה מה שהיא היום. הוא הוביל את הליגה בתקופות מסובכות וגידל אותה לתופעה בין לאומית, תוך שהוא יוצר הזדמנויות שמעטים היו יכולים לדמיין. החזון והמנהיגות שלו סיפקו לי את הבמה שהרשתה לי להצליח. לדייויד הייתה אהבה עמוקה לכדורסל, דרש מצוינות ממי שלצידו והערצתי אותו על זה. לא הייתי איפה שאני היום בלעדיו".
NBA legend and Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s statement to @TheAthletic @Stadium on death of iconic NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/0MZUiB4pRh— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 1, 2020
NBA legend and Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s statement to @TheAthletic @Stadium on death of iconic NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/0MZUiB4pRh
"נוח על משכבך בשלום, דייויד סטרן. ללחוץ את ידך ב-23.3.2003 היה חלום שמתגשם", כתב דוויין ווייד. ריצ'ארד ג'פרסון הוסיף: "שני האנשים הכי חשובים בתולדות משחק הכדורסל הם דוקטור ג'יימס נייסמית' ודייויד סטרן. אחד יצר את המשחק והשני הפך אותו למה שהוא היום. נוח על משכבך בשלום, הרבה מאיתנו חייבים לך כל כך הרבה".
מאמנה של גולדן סטייט ווריירס, סטיב קר, ספד: "דייויד סטרן הוא כנראה האדם הכי משפיע בהיסטוריה של המשחק בין אלה שלא שיחקו. איפה שהליגה הייתה כשהוא לקח אותה בתחילת שנות ה-80' ואיפה שהיא היום... כולנו חייבים לו על השירות וההשפעה שלו על החיים שלנו".
כמובן, גם הקומישינר הנוכחי ומי שהחליף את סטרן, אדם סילבר, הביע את צערו. "במשך 22 שנים, ישבתי לצידו של דייויד וראיתי אותו בפעולה. הוא היה המנטור שלי ואחד מחבריי הקרובים ביותר. בזכות דייויד, ה-NBA היא באמת מותג עולמי".
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver statement regarding the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern pic.twitter.com/aW4WbxFQED— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2020
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver statement regarding the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern pic.twitter.com/aW4WbxFQED
Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend. RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 1, 2020
Today the #NBAFamily lost a legend, a leader that changed our game for the better. A father, a husband, a friend. RIP #DavidStern, you will forever be missed. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0dColRyTOT
Very sad day for basketball. We saw David Stern a lot in the 90s and I found him to be kind, thoughtful and almost always the smartest person in the room. He was an innovator who helped grow our sport into a global game and his impact will never be forgotten. RIP, Commissioner. pic.twitter.com/FzlJwnJmrK— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 1, 2020
Very sad day for basketball. We saw David Stern a lot in the 90s and I found him to be kind, thoughtful and almost always the smartest person in the room. He was an innovator who helped grow our sport into a global game and his impact will never be forgotten. RIP, Commissioner. pic.twitter.com/FzlJwnJmrK
RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 1, 2020
RIP David Stern🙏🏾! Shaking your hand on June, 26, 2003 was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZCT7naJPcU
The two most important people in the history of the game of basketball are Dr James Naismith and DAVID STERN. One man created the game and the other made it what it is today. RIP David, so many owe you so much!— Richard Jefferson (@Rjeff24) January 1, 2020
The two most important people in the history of the game of basketball are Dr James Naismith and DAVID STERN. One man created the game and the other made it what it is today. RIP David, so many owe you so much!
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!!— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 1, 2020
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!!
We lost an icon of our sport today with the passing of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. David was a visionary and innovator in every sense of the language, and the success of our league today is a reflection of his leadership.We extend our thoughts & prayers to his family. pic.twitter.com/qk7NvRvdmH— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 1, 2020
We lost an icon of our sport today with the passing of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. David was a visionary and innovator in every sense of the language, and the success of our league today is a reflection of his leadership.We extend our thoughts & prayers to his family. pic.twitter.com/qk7NvRvdmH
So sad! RIP! The NBA wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for that man! 🙏🏽 #DavidStern https://t.co/cWn91fiSeY— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) January 1, 2020
So sad! RIP! The NBA wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for that man! 🙏🏽 #DavidStern https://t.co/cWn91fiSeY
Th NBA and my family would not be in our position if wasn’t for one of the greatest Commissioners in professional sports. RIP David Stern. The game thanks you and will miss you.— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 1, 2020
Th NBA and my family would not be in our position if wasn’t for one of the greatest Commissioners in professional sports. RIP David Stern. The game thanks you and will miss you.
There is no way to encapsulate David Stern's impact on sports -- and issues beyond sports -- into a tweet. Rest in peace to the once and forever commissioner.— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 1, 2020
There is no way to encapsulate David Stern's impact on sports -- and issues beyond sports -- into a tweet. Rest in peace to the once and forever commissioner.
I can not put into words what the friendship of David Stern has meant to me but many others. He changed so many lives. David was a great innovator and made the game we love what it is today. This is a horrible loss. Our hearts are with Dianne & their family. RIP my friend. @NBA pic.twitter.com/mbnneqm18s— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 1, 2020
I can not put into words what the friendship of David Stern has meant to me but many others. He changed so many lives. David was a great innovator and made the game we love what it is today. This is a horrible loss. Our hearts are with Dianne & their family. RIP my friend. @NBA pic.twitter.com/mbnneqm18s
RIP Commissioner Stern, very sad to hear the news. You did great things for the game of basketball. Someone I always admired. #NBAFamily— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) January 1, 2020
RIP Commissioner Stern, very sad to hear the news. You did great things for the game of basketball. Someone I always admired. #NBAFamily
Rest In Peace David Stern 🙏🏽 https://t.co/nJ5Krv6Bke— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) January 1, 2020
Rest In Peace David Stern 🙏🏽 https://t.co/nJ5Krv6Bke
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) January 1, 2020
Prayers up for David Stern and his family!Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iCM8e5iL9n
Kings Statement on the Passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern pic.twitter.com/FSsnK0mXeY— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 1, 2020
Kings Statement on the Passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern pic.twitter.com/FSsnK0mXeY
Thank you David Stern, the greatest commissioner of any professional sports ever. Thank you for what you’ve done for the game globally. May you Rest In Peace— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) January 1, 2020
Thank you David Stern, the greatest commissioner of any professional sports ever. Thank you for what you’ve done for the game globally. May you Rest In Peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with the NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern’s family.— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 1, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern’s family.
Our statement on the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. pic.twitter.com/89LzlEroa4— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 1, 2020
Our statement on the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. pic.twitter.com/89LzlEroa4