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Ranking Best Options for David Stern's Next Job After NBA Commissioner

David Stern is scheduled to retire in February of 2014. He will never have to work another day in his life once he does. Frankly, he probably hasn't had to work for the last 15 years at least. From what we know about the NBA's commissioner, though, he's not the type of person who likes to sit around. Show More Summary

Stern pleased with success of NBA TV

Commissioner David Stern, who is presiding over his last finals after 30 years on the job, has watched the league's television channel - NBA TV - grow from just an idea to a full-fledged production that is celebrating its 14th year of broadcasting at the NBA Finals.

The Art of Booing David Stern and a Pick at the NBA Draft

Draft night is a special time for possible NBA entrants, but it's also a special night for the people attending the event. They get to boo David Stern and their favorite team, should they end up displeasing the fans. Simply tossing a "B" followed by a bunch of "O"s out at him every time Stern steps to the podium is a bit excessive. Show More Summary

NBA Draft 2013: Each Team's Top Realistic Target in This Year's Draft

When David Stern steps up to the podium and gets ready to announce the start of the 2013 NBA draft, each and every team will have a top target in mind. Well, a top realistic target. All 30 teams in the NBA would love to get a shot at...Show More Summary

David Stern, cultural icon

A week before Kanye West's new album Yeezus is thrust upon the world, the New York Times published an incredible interview with the rapper, who many consider one of the (if not the) biggest cultural icon of the 21st century to date. Toward the end of the interview, Kanye talks about his place in society and history. Show More Summary

NBA Chief David Stern Slams Bryant Gumbel For Calling Him a 'Plantation Overseer'

Outgoing NBA commissioner granted an interview to Lee Hawkins of the Wall Street Journal on June 7, and Hawkins asked him about Bryant Gumbel’s characterization of Stern as a “plantation overseer” during the most recent contract negotiations with the NBA players union in 2011. Show More Summary

David Stern calls 30 for 30 documentary "mildly racist"

During an interview with Lee Hawkins of the Wall Street Journal, NBA commissioner David Stern called Billy Corben's 30 for 30 documentary Broke mildly racist. Actually, it's a lot of money for any socioeconomic group. So it wouldn't be fair to think about the image of a poor black kid from the ghetto. Show More Summary

David Stern's Legacy Extended...On the Ball

It's a situation the Treasury has always dealt with pretty flawlessly, but it appears the NBA will have an issue: how to transition out a signature on your currency. The government deals with money, the NBA with basketballs. This week,...Show More Summary

David Stern Talks Larger Flop Fines, Off-Site Replay and Best Finals in 30 Years

David Stern spoke at length to the media on hand for what will be his last NBA Finals as commissioner. He was colorfully candid as he fielded questions about both this championship series and the state of the sport as it prepares to move forward without him. Show More Summary

David Stern Considering Increased Penalties for Flopping

Prior to the 2012-13 regular season, the NBA installed a penalty system in an attempt to prevent flopping. The Association defines a 'flop' as any physical act that appears to have been intended to cause the referees to call a foul on another player. Show More Summary

Stern knows flopping penalties not strong enough

Commissioner David Stern said the NBA's flopping penalties aren't strong enough to stop the act, though he doesn't know if the league will strengthen them.

Stern overseeing his last NBA Finals

David Stern thinks that when it comes to the NBA Finals, his last might be the best.

NBA Finals 2013: Well-Rested Spurs Have Major Advantage in Championship Series

The Indiana Pacers forced an unlikely Game 7 against the Miami Heat on Friday Night, ensuring that at least one more game will take place before the NBA Finals. That's good news for David Stern, good news for TNT, but more so than anyone else, by a long shot, that is incredible news for the San Antonio Spurs. Show More Summary

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Updated Look at Entire First Round

June is finally here, meaning it’s time to take another glimpse at the 2013 NBA draft via an updated mock with selections for each team in the first round. With less than a month to go before commissioner David Stern hits the podium and begins calling names, there shouldn ’t be many major slips or rises up the big board. Show More Summary

Stern: 'Birdman' Andersen shove merits review

NBA Commissioner David Stern says Miami forward Chris Andersen's shove of Indiana's Tyler Hansbrough in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals merited an ejection.

Top Draft Options for T-Wolves to Get It Right with No. 9 Pick

Oh, the NBA draft lottery. Minnesota Timberwolves fans have come to accept that David Stern's cruel little game of ping-pong balls is just as harsh as a Minnesota winter. The squad will select No. 9 this year in a less-than-stellar draft. Show More Summary

The Most Valuable Floppers in the NBA

It seems that the NBA playoffs bring out the floppers in even the best players. LeBron James, Tony Allen and Derek Fisher are a sample of these athletes turned thespians. NBA commissioner David Stern is not happy with these flops and has laid the smack down on a few players. Show More Summary

Arrested Development, Season 4

In Slate’s Arrested Development TV Club, two fans will IM about each episode of Season 4 once they finish watching it. Today interactives editor Chris Kirk and senior project manager David Stern discuss Episode 4, “The B. Team.”

Joey Crawford, David Stern Annihilated on Twitter for Game 4 Ref Incompetence

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals was a blowout—the Heat and the Pacers never stood a chance against a superstar crew featuring Joey Crawford, Rodney Mott and Derrick Stafford Tuesday night. We can pick this one up before the most egregious 24-second violation in recent memory, going back a short jaunt with a timeout call from Erik Spoelstra. Show More Summary

Incoming Freshmen with the Best Chance to Be 2014 All-Americans

Through the 1990s and early 2000s, being a first-team All-American required some experience on the college level. David Stern changed that with the NBA’s age limit. From 1990 through 2006, there was not one freshman on the Associated Press All-American first-team. Show More Summary

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