With the sudden and untimely passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern today, the Miami Heat organization issued statements expressing their condolences and reflecting on his mark on the game.
“The loss of David J. Stern is not just a loss for the NBA, the game of basketball and the world of sports, but rather a loss for the global community. The growth of the NBA and the global game of basketball under David’s leadership provided a platform for the League to profoundly impact the lives of so many in our communities and around the world.