This week NBA Sunday Social takes a look back on the life and legacy of former NBA commissioner David Stern
Straying away from the usual positive vibes of this column, this week’s edition of Sunday Social will mainly focus on the loss of former commissioner David Stern. Mr. Stern passed away due to complications from a Hemorrhagic stroke he suffered last month in an NYC restaurant.
The NBA world was taken back by the devastating loss. Stern was much more than the former commissioner. He was an innovator, pioneer, a business person, a husband, and a father. Stern is survived by his wife, Dianne Bock — the couple was married for 57 years — and his two sons Eric A and Andrew Stern.
The NBA family sounds off
The NBA world reacts to David Stern’s passing 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AkN96JLW35
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2020
Condolences from The King
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6y6_Y3ALRP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Steph provides a heartfelt message for Mr. Stern
Honoring a legend
To honor NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern and recognize his countless contributions to the NBA, all players and referees will wear a commemorative black band on their uniforms for the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season, including the playoffs and Finals.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 3, 2020
Thunder Chairman Clay Bennett shares his statement
Statement from Thunder chairman Clay Bennett on the passing of former NBA commissioner David Stern: pic.twitter.com/lZGWcIiswD
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) January 1, 2020
The Greek Freak shares his thoughts
Giannis Antetokounmpo does not typically make an opening statement during his post-game media session.
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 2, 2020
Tonight, he entered the huddle and just started talking about former NBA commissioner David Stern.
Here were his full comments: pic.twitter.com/yQCMkXfpyO
A Few odds and ends from last week:
Brotherly love
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6pAfnXHPU3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Secret handshakes are the BEST!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6pFQKEBQh-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Back to regularly scheduled programming
International flare with All-Star voting
Capela is becoming a star
Thought this was the best game of Clint Capela's career, especially considering who he was up against. Capela scored 30 points on 12 of 16 shooting and added 14 rebounds, 2 steals and a blocked shot.
— Craig Ackerman (@ca_rockets) January 4, 2020
Positive dialog between coach and offical
https://www.instagram.com/p/B66-xAgodKs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
We’ve seen this before…
Ja's new year's resolution was to take ankles.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 4, 2020
Unbelievable 😷 pic.twitter.com/1iqcdqEQLX
We’ve already got meme’s
Efficiency off the bench
Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell have 25 of the Clippers' 46 points in the game so far on 10-of-16 shooting.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 4, 2020
Kevin Love clears the air
https://www.instagram.com/p/B67OH7pg3c9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
OKC’s sophomore is hitting a high note
Over the last three weeks SGA has shot 71.0 percent from the field during fourth quarters.
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 4, 2020
Quality Fact brewed by @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/Vs4ntMC1YE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ascending to stardom in Oklahoma City. The 21-year-old shooting guard’s fourth-quarter shooting percentage over the last three weeks has reached 72.7 percent, which ranks first in the NBA during that time period among qualified players. SGA’s rapid development can not be credited to one source, from his own talents to the valuable mentorship from Chris Paul, everything Oklahoma City is currently doing is contributing to Shai’s growth.
That will do it for this week’s Sunday Social, once again rest in peace David Stern, thank you for helping bring NBA basketball to Oklahoma City, it changed many lives including my own. You will be forever missed.