I'm persuaded that sports is the one place where the rules are pretty well set out, where fans are equal. And if you got game or you're a good official, you make it here, whether you're white or you're black. — David Stern Copy Share Image
Everyone said that the NBA could not possibly make it because it had too many black players. — David Stern Copy Share Image
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… — David Stern Copy Share Image
With every day that goes by, there will be further reductions on what's left of the season — David Stern Copy Share Image
It`s not the NBA Finals, it's not even a regular-season game. It's the All-Star game, it's a celebration. A celebration of talent, speed, grace.… — David Stern Copy Share Image
I believe that everyone should participate in democracy and enjoy doing it. — David Stern Copy Share Image
I grew up in an age where women's tennis did not have similar prizes to men, and they played in complete obscurity, really, compared… — David Stern Copy Share Image
I would say the referees have the toughest game to call. I would say that there's a lot of officiating done by announcers, local… — David Stern Copy Share Image
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… — David Stern Copy Share Image
I'm aware that the World Cup is probably the greatest spectacle in the world of sport, and that's despite the referees that have been… — David Stern Copy Share Image
Since the NBA purchased the New Orleans Hornets, final responsibility for significant management decisions lies with the Commissioner's Office in consultation with team chairman… — David Stern Copy Share Image
All I can say is you don't know what's going to be on the front page of tomorrow's newspaper. So I take no joy… — David Stern Copy Share Image
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… — David Stern Copy Share Image
