We have a broad array of teams. And if somebody asked me whether a team is a good buy, my response is, 'You'd better hurry up, they're going like hot cakes, and they're going to be even more valuable when we get a system that is even more sustainable.' David Stern arrayaskbroad share on social
Everyone knows that if you can keep on making money, everyone's happy. David Stern happymakemoney Change image and share on social
My own basketball background was ripping up my ACL in a lawyer's league. David Stern aclbackgroundbasketball Change image and share on social
I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader on this issue, but I think sports, male sports, has traditionally not been an inviting environment for gay men to identify themselves. But eventually... we will get to a place where it is not an issue in sports. David Stern crusaderenvironmenteventually share on social
I think anyone who doesn't say that they'd like people to think that they're doing the right thing is wrong. I mean, I'd like it to be that way, but I've never allowed it to influence my actions. David Stern actionallowhave Change image and share on social
You will ultimately be defined by the sum total of your responses to circumstances, situations and events that you probably couldn't anticipate and indeed probably couldn't even imagine. So just keep your eyes on the course and be ready to move in different directions depending upon the crises and opportunities with which you are faced. David Stern anticipatecircumstancecrisis share on social
We need a system where all of our teams have the opportunity to compete and to make a few dollars. That's not a bad desire for collective bargaining for a sports league, and it's great for our fans. David Stern badbargaincollective Change image and share on social
I regret the 1998 - 99 lockout. I regret that we didn't work harder to educate our players and our owners about what the damage would be. I never can quite come up with the answer on what else we should have done, but I always blame a part of the problem on us and some part on the players. David Stern answerblamedamage share on social
I think that players play, and they compete, and it's not about incentives. David Stern competeincentiveplay Change image and share on social