Breaking News: David Stern, who was commissioner of the N.B.A. for 30 years, helping transform it into a multibillion-dollar industry, has died. He was 77.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS David Stern, who was commissioner of the N.B.A. for 30 years, helping transform it into a multibillion-dollar industry, has died. He was 77. Wednesday, January 1, 2020 4:25 PM EST Mr. Stern intimidated many with his domineering ways but also possessed a marketing vision and instinct that helped lift the N.B.A. from its darkest period to new levels of prosperity — and popularity — both domestically and abroad. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018