David Stern has died at the age of 77.
He was the former commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The American was in a critical condition since December after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Thursday, 2 January 2020 08:24
David Stern has died at the age of 77.
He was the former commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The American was in a critical condition since December after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.


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