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David Stern, transformative NBA leader, dies at 77

NBA commissioner David Stern speaks to the media before the Thunder's regular-season debut against the Bucks on Oct. 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City. [NATE BILLINGS/THE OKLAHOMAN]
NBA commisioner David Stern addresses fans before the Thunder's first regular-season home game on Oct. 29, 2008. [CHRIS LANDSBERGER/THE OKLAHOMAN]