David Stern's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • David Stern delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014. To learn more about David Stern take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.co...

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  • @BigCats867
    @BigCats867 9 років тому +455

    like him or not, this guy built the nba into what it is today

    • @MasterGGG
      @MasterGGG 9 років тому +12

      Sowce604 No, the players do that, teams do that.

    • @johnappleseed8146
      @johnappleseed8146 9 років тому +41

      The teams wouldn't be on tv if it wasn't for him stupid

    • @johnappleseed8146
      @johnappleseed8146 9 років тому +5

      Well they would but not nationally

    • @MasterGGG
      @MasterGGG 9 років тому +8

      DA REAL Johnny Appleseed you dumb as fuck, the NBA would be on TV no matter what, you want to thank someone, thank the person who invented basketball,
      James Naismith

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 8 років тому +2

      And subsequently micro-managed it into the ground.

  • @kemalbudak6468
    @kemalbudak6468 4 роки тому +255

    RIP Stern. He was such a humble commissioner that even his HOF speech has unfortunately buried under the social medial hoopla. He dedicated half of speech to the gentlemen on the stage. Will miss guys like Stern who are hardworking, but don't take the credit for themselves.

    • @pakpala1
      @pakpala1 4 роки тому +4

      So true. We can't say the same about the NFL.

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 3 роки тому +1

      RIP David Stern again and always, the most special part of his building and accomplishing was symbolized exactly by what he did in the first (and biggest, and going even more over, for all the players in the seats and not there too) chunk of his own speech; greeting, recognizing and thanking all those building legends. Ultimately, a prototypical fan and NBA lover. A truly great commissioner.

    • @americasteam2112
      @americasteam2112 3 роки тому

      Humble? He hated anything deemed too "black."

  • @leaphengleng2941
    @leaphengleng2941 6 років тому +95

    This man is a man that gave Patrick Ewing to the Knicks.

    • @larrydallas697
      @larrydallas697 6 років тому +10

      and the govt was behind 9/11

    • @ericthomas7560
      @ericthomas7560 4 роки тому +18

      Both are true

    • @crisostomo2960
      @crisostomo2960 4 роки тому

      Wait me

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 3 роки тому

      @@ericthomas7560 Both are staining an occasion like this and all three are charlatan.

    • @TheNBAHistory
      @TheNBAHistory 3 роки тому +1

      He did the right thing.

  • @brandonbg167
    @brandonbg167 Рік тому +6

    Best commissioner in sports history hands down

  • @ChescoYT
    @ChescoYT 3 роки тому +21

    He was fantastic for what he built for the league, truely industry-changing. RIP Stern, thank you for shaping my childhood and endless hours of entertainment!

  • @user-sj9hl8vq5i
    @user-sj9hl8vq5i 10 років тому +240

    Best commisioner in sports history

    • @mmatija61
      @mmatija61 10 років тому +16

      I am not a fan of David Stern,main causes of that are flopping and rigged series between the Lakers and Kings,but he did globalize the league so I got to give him props for that.

    • @chrismonteleone9114
      @chrismonteleone9114 10 років тому +28

      but the rigged series wasnt his fault, it was the officials betting on the games

    • @mmatija61
      @mmatija61 10 років тому +2

      But if the whole world could see that the game is rigged,but not Stern,that is suspicious.

    • @adamgottlieb5818
      @adamgottlieb5818 9 років тому +7

      Flopping has existed since before Stern was even part of the NBA. Yes, that game was rigged. The series was awful. That's not Stern's fault. I don't think Stern wants to come off as if the entire NBA was rigged.

    • @2002films
      @2002films 9 років тому

      Chris Monteleone Zombies eat brains ! your safe ! It wasnt his fault ? like he doesnt know whats going on ? You got to have shit for brains . David Stern ordered the fix !

  • @itz-juaan-pr2097
    @itz-juaan-pr2097 4 роки тому +25

    The greatest commissioner in sports history... RIP David Stern ❤️

    • @funkyflights
      @funkyflights 11 місяців тому

      He was ? I can argue with that

  • @Giorgio_Verde
    @Giorgio_Verde 5 років тому +34

    The "rivalry" Magic vs Bird was one of the NBA's milestones throughout the years

  • @brillopad6911
    @brillopad6911 10 років тому +76

    It's amazing how much the league grew once he became commissioner. If you watch the league in the 70's then watch the 80's you can see just how much it changed. What a great era of basketball it's been the last 30 to 40 years.

    • @keeenen
      @keeenen Рік тому +4

      Since he been gone the league has been watered down

  • @rwegongarambe978
    @rwegongarambe978 4 роки тому +20

    With the 1st pick, the _____
    With the 2nd pick, the _____
    With the 3rd pick, the ______
    Silekt (select)
    I miss that from Him!
    RIP

  • @Nafon
    @Nafon 10 років тому +113

    This is fantastic. The most influential man in NBA history, and possibly all of sports.

    • @2002films
      @2002films 9 років тому +1

      BimodalMetal6 Zombies eat brains . Your safe !

    • @Nafon
      @Nafon 9 років тому

      2002films Please explain to me how I don't have a brain?

    • @2002films
      @2002films 9 років тому +3

      BimodalMetal6 David Stern is a liar . He is corrupt and has instructed his officials to manipulate some games to further revenue . He has made the sport into entertainment instead of a honest sport . He rigged the 2002 WCF for the Lakers . The draft is also most likely manilualted . You think so highly of him because you don't know anything about him, only what you know fromn the media . And i can prove everything i said .

    • @gabsanchez
      @gabsanchez 8 років тому +7

      +2002films I'm interested. Prove it.

    • @Joel-co1pr
      @Joel-co1pr 5 років тому +3

      @@gabsanchez lol 3 years has gone and he still yet hasn't proved that.

  • @probablyhomer9338
    @probablyhomer9338 4 роки тому +15

    Not sure anyone noticed but Larry Bird insisted Bill Russell went before him. Classy.

  • @Jiltedin2007
    @Jiltedin2007 4 роки тому +74

    R.I.P.: David Stern(Died 1-1-2020).

  • @leex0750
    @leex0750 4 роки тому +110

    When people talk about who brought the NBA back out of the gutters (1970's) you automatically think Larry-Magic (1980's) + Michael Jordan (1990's).
    The man behind it all was David Stern. Don't forget it.
    R.I.P.

    • @Coach_Vedo
      @Coach_Vedo 4 роки тому +3

      @Mr1charlton damn man...what you talkin about?? You typed Bible here.

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 3 роки тому

      Wilt-Bill, Stern, Larry-Magic, MJ.

  • @hectornegron9155
    @hectornegron9155 2 роки тому +3

    What a creative way of asking for a standing ovation.
    RIP Mr. Stern. You deserve that and more for taking our sport to a whole new level.
    Thank you so much. 🙏🌹

  • @TheDCGuitar13
    @TheDCGuitar13 4 роки тому +5

    David stern is the only humble troll I’ve ever seen. He never said much but there was always a comedic vagueness to the way he answered questions where he could make you feel involved while giving you nothing at all. Everytime he was asked about a league conspiracy, he would never confirm or deny it. Why? He realized that the speculation itself makes the game that much bigger and hard to ignore. Brilliant man.

    • @shawnerr5786
      @shawnerr5786 2 роки тому

      EXACTLY FINALLY SOMEONE WHOS SMART

  • @meharinationsportspodcast2582
    @meharinationsportspodcast2582 9 років тому +148

    He's a 20 times a better commissioner than Roger Goodell.

    • @scottipippen6554
      @scottipippen6554 8 років тому +3

      Not to difficult, actually;-)

    • @creydadj
      @creydadj 4 роки тому

      Ohhhh hell yeah

    • @CrayCray9
      @CrayCray9 4 роки тому +3

      Better commissioner than Goodell, Bateman and whoever the hell is running baseball now. A loss for the sports community, RIP David Stern.

    • @ronaldaiello6450
      @ronaldaiello6450 4 роки тому

      Agreed. But Stern fixed games.

    • @dbag3345
      @dbag3345 4 роки тому

      Goodell never rigged games or told players how to dress.

  • @justseccoo7853
    @justseccoo7853 Рік тому +4

    such a legend. its more than possible that nba would have not survived without stern and he gets way less credits than he deserves for it. the top player in the nba who wasn’t stepping on the court

  • @jasonparker1454
    @jasonparker1454 4 роки тому +15

    Rest in Peace my friend! He was a great Tutor for Adam Silver. His human being and his respect to everyone translated right into what is the NBA today. Thank you David!

  • @jadenwong5501
    @jadenwong5501 6 років тому +18

    one of the most iconic voice to me, you could close your eyes and just listen and you'll know its him lol

  • @gasnaked
    @gasnaked 7 років тому +50

    Mr Stern brought NBA to China. Then it became a huge part of my childhood. Thank you Mr. Stern!

    • @alikaan5968
      @alikaan5968 4 роки тому +3

      Respect bro but not only China he literally brought the game to the whole world.

    • @arriuscalpurniuspiso
      @arriuscalpurniuspiso Рік тому

      From America, we respect the people of China

  • @Angelo550
    @Angelo550 4 роки тому +12

    In spite of the controversial changes he made throughout his tenure and the multiple lockouts he caused, don't forget that Stern took over the league when it was in the midst of the cocaine problem the league was having, and expanded the league to what it is today. RIP David Stern

  • @MK-wi5gp
    @MK-wi5gp 4 роки тому +4

    RIP Commissioner Stern. What a charisma!!

  • @rasheawhite3644
    @rasheawhite3644 Рік тому +1

    Honor! Great Commissioner. GOAT status for sure!🥰🙏🏾💕🌟🎉

  • @bennysays007
    @bennysays007 Рік тому +1

    David Stern was the greatest commissioner of all sports combined.

  • @pranjalkumar3539
    @pranjalkumar3539 4 роки тому +13

    Rest In Peace David Stern. Thank you for making the NBA what it is today

    • @funkyflights
      @funkyflights 11 місяців тому

      NBA is not as good today, no defense, all offense..

  • @thenbalovesdp
    @thenbalovesdp 4 роки тому +16

    Greatest Sports Commissioner...EVER! RIP

  • @earlcabbel5523
    @earlcabbel5523 2 роки тому +1

    RIP Commissioner and what a wonderful speech that told a beautiful story of the NBA and its importance to the World.

  • @s4xtt
    @s4xtt 4 роки тому +17

    Who else feel they should name rookie of the year after David Stern since most if not our fondest memory of him as fans or even the players is the NBA draft

    • @aminsabir7902
      @aminsabir7902 4 роки тому

      Brilliant idea, definitely the way he used to announce the draft

  • @TORLBC
    @TORLBC 10 років тому +12

    The GOAT of commissioners. No one man dragged a league into relevance like Stern did, and helped/hurt the game in the process. Thanks to you.

    • @mrudulalele3358
      @mrudulalele3358 5 років тому +1

      He'd be a nobody without Bird Magic Jordan Barkley and Hakeem

  • @flaptsak87
    @flaptsak87 2 роки тому +1

    Incredibly modest! That's why NBA us constantly growing! What a legacy!

  • @RickyJSports
    @RickyJSports 2 роки тому +1

    RIP Commissioner what a great man.

  • @nanaowusufordjour1439
    @nanaowusufordjour1439 2 роки тому +1

    David Stern..AWESOME COMMISSIONER ‼️👏🙌MayHeContinueRestingPeacefully!🙏🏿

  • @fredpickett6219
    @fredpickett6219 4 роки тому +3

    One of The best Commisiners The N.B.A. ever had. R.I.P. David.

  • @billwhitley3523
    @billwhitley3523 Рік тому

    I came back from the Philippines in 2020 from getting engaged. Was relaxing at home and looked at the news. Could not believe that he was gone.

  • @Basil_Kehoe
    @Basil_Kehoe 2 роки тому +1

    To be honest I don't know how you could not like Stern. You could just tell that he really cares about the NBA and the game of basketball.

  • @kiiree1178
    @kiiree1178 8 років тому +22

    After 30 iconic years he decided to retire... It's really sad his really one of the best commissioners.. Have a great future Mr. Stern

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 8 років тому +3

      So, how does it taste?

    • @onlyone23km
      @onlyone23km 6 років тому

      The NBA has 30 teams and David worked 30 years. That's 1 team for each year! Now that's going full circle!

  • @saifabdullah9249
    @saifabdullah9249 2 роки тому +1

    Can't imagine the NBA without him ... Adam Silver is doing great but it's all because of Stern ... RIP

  • @lukascubes9132
    @lukascubes9132 3 роки тому +3

    This is the shortest HOF speech of all time and its even longer than 14 minutes

  • @metsrus
    @metsrus Рік тому

    all the superstars earning $50 million a year should thank this man. He took the nba to new heights in terms of marketing in the 80s and hasn't stop since.

  • @bobjames5264
    @bobjames5264 3 роки тому +1

    The March on Washington was actually in 1963, not 1964...just FYI. 😊 But I love this speech. It’s one of my favorites. RIP Mr. Stern. Good one on Joey Crawford, btw. 🙂

  • @milesward1095
    @milesward1095 3 роки тому +2

    R.I.P David stern for making the nba the way it is

  • @NeoNitty
    @NeoNitty 3 роки тому

    Nothing but respect to you , Mr. Stern, we miss you.

  • @EAchank
    @EAchank 9 років тому +24

    He was a pretty good commissioner

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 8 років тому +2

      Prior to the lockout of 1998-'99, absolutely. After that? Absolutely the worst of the 4 major North American pro sport leagues.

    • @goku8621
      @goku8621 8 років тому

      +Fakename70 hell no he's an angel compared to goodell

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 8 років тому

      +goku8621
      You're dreaming. Goodell didn't singlehandedly encourage and facilitate any of his league's franchises to relocate, nor did he cockblock a city which lost its franchise from obtaining one through relocation.
      Goodell's worst crimes have been in the disciplinary category. But, he's only doing exactly what the owners pay him to do. Notice that none of them ever had any beef with the guy until he dropped the hammer on one of THIER star players. Robert Kraft, in particular.

    • @juliansmith4352
      @juliansmith4352 4 роки тому

      @@goku8621 He was behind the Seattle super Sonics moved to Oklahoma city however the Thunder saw Kevin Durant James Harden and Russell Westbrook have all left

    • @juliansmith4352
      @juliansmith4352 4 роки тому

      @@Fakename70 Goodell took the rams out of st Louis a baseball city back to Los Angeles

  • @NewWaveFan1
    @NewWaveFan1 7 років тому +10

    "The Chicago Bulls, the 1998 NBA Champeen, a team for the ages...". Loved how he pronounced champion ha..

  • @Galette_Saucisse
    @Galette_Saucisse 4 роки тому +11

    Rest in peace mister Stern. All respects for your work. You've done an amazing job to elevate our sport to a wonderful multicultural and professional game !
    Yes you've done some errors like everyone can do. But you always respects the sport and the league.

  • @kombuchasmellsnice
    @kombuchasmellsnice 4 роки тому +2

    The Godfather of basketball

  • @glennshufford5815
    @glennshufford5815 Рік тому

    David stern is a great man who did reports in sports and one greatest ceo NBA basketball with many great people working with him and did great job and played some sports and made history his name all over world and legend and gives all players in the NBA credit and the legend greatest players and a.nice man to be around and beautiful family and wife

  • @dangkhoaphamle3866
    @dangkhoaphamle3866 4 роки тому +1

    Hope more NBA programs comes to VietNam. We are really need you guys

  • @Kavothizzlafduxbfd
    @Kavothizzlafduxbfd 5 років тому +3

    Jesus Christ I didn't expect this video to get that many views but not to crack even 100k is a shame

  • @arriuscalpurniuspiso
    @arriuscalpurniuspiso Рік тому +1

    The Boss

  • @mrmoxie3510
    @mrmoxie3510 3 роки тому

    NBA players who where called by David stern are OG,s during the draft

  • @wilsonfisk6626
    @wilsonfisk6626 8 років тому +27

    He should be up there with all those refs who helped him rig the game. Dick Bravetta, Bennett Salvatore, Joey Crawford, Ron Garretson, Earl Strom's ghost.

  • @lukascubes9132
    @lukascubes9132 3 роки тому +1

    David Stern and Clique Productions. The only knicks fans in NBA history.

  • @alexanderthegreat3
    @alexanderthegreat3 3 роки тому +1

    And now we have a woeful commissioner

    • @monolithgeometry3221
      @monolithgeometry3221 2 роки тому

      I can't stand what he's done, but then I think the "world" is soft now, and slightly less attention to detail is paid, so he just typifies the state of the world. Many fans would be appalled if bball was still played like it was in the 80s and 90's ,it's unfortunate

  • @fireblaze0171
    @fireblaze0171 4 роки тому +2

    RIP David Stern

  • @stephaniemalley5694
    @stephaniemalley5694 3 роки тому +1

    Classic guy,to ask them to stand up for 👏

  • @zabluoc4549
    @zabluoc4549 3 роки тому +1

    This guy should have been in the UN or President of USA.
    He was a great Ambassador for humanity. True Leader, true Legend.
    He is the real GOAT.

  • @Minirush35
    @Minirush35 7 років тому +5

    What a great guy. People disrespect him way too much

  • @devinand1fosho
    @devinand1fosho 4 роки тому +1

    He has a great voice, could listen to him speak all day

  • @waterbottle5088
    @waterbottle5088 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P Stern

  • @ninobrown8565
    @ninobrown8565 4 роки тому +2

    The goat commisioner..rip david.

  • @cycl0nnus
    @cycl0nnus 6 років тому +4

    i thought this was orville reddenbacher

  • @manveergill3591
    @manveergill3591 9 років тому +7

    At 1:01 he said rigging sports?

  • @Maximillian200HP
    @Maximillian200HP 4 роки тому +2

    Damn he threw some shade at Joe Crawford. lol

  • @brendagray4958
    @brendagray4958 4 роки тому

    THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON WAS AUGUST 28 1963

  • @BroadswordNYC
    @BroadswordNYC 4 роки тому +2

    One of the greatest commissioners ever, in the history of organized sports

  • @creydadj
    @creydadj 4 роки тому +3

    Gonna miss you commish.

  • @matthewsedillo7062
    @matthewsedillo7062 4 роки тому +3

    Rest in peace David Stern

  • @dh4n1elee96
    @dh4n1elee96 Рік тому +1

    He make nba more entertaining

  • @RayK236
    @RayK236 Рік тому

    Daaaaam, Thats 5, Stern as coach. They all sitting there like school kids as Stern is the teacher 😂

  • @michaeljosephluy8365
    @michaeljosephluy8365 6 років тому +2

    DAVID STERN IS THE GREATEST COMMISSIONER OF ALL TIME

  • @e.s.1503
    @e.s.1503 4 роки тому +1

    Gee Rest and peace David Joel Stern
    And Stern reminded me of still being the commissioner

  • @erwinprime
    @erwinprime 4 роки тому +2

    How come Jordan was not on the stage?

    • @automotivetech-vet
      @automotivetech-vet 3 роки тому +1

      Cause he is a cop out , he thinks he is better then everyone else , that's why I'm not a fan ,he is selfish 💯

  • @felixkaletsch8691
    @felixkaletsch8691 4 роки тому +1

    Micheal Cera has aged considerably

  • @moon75866
    @moon75866 6 років тому +4

    This guy must be loaded huh

  • @mathmajoralpha7085
    @mathmajoralpha7085 6 років тому +5

    Why he got to mention Magic is hiv positive?

  • @JoshuaFrick3
    @JoshuaFrick3 4 роки тому +2

    I swear to God, I saw the thumbnail and was thinking "wtf is Colonel Sanders doing in my recommendations list???"

  • @backingtrackforguitarplayers
    @backingtrackforguitarplayers 4 роки тому +1

    NBA was lucky to have this man

  • @jelioooo
    @jelioooo 4 роки тому

    RIP David Stern. You built the NBA into what it is today and we won’t forget you. Your name will always be up there with the greats in the hall of fame. Rest soundly.

  • @karaunawaititi9084
    @karaunawaititi9084 2 роки тому

    Greatest player ever

  • @frantzambroise4051
    @frantzambroise4051 Рік тому

    Respect for him

  • @hughmungus403
    @hughmungus403 3 роки тому

    Anthony Bennet was the last 1st pick he announced.

  • @christopherhols2281
    @christopherhols2281 10 років тому +2

    that's quite an entourage

  • @danielticsaymd
    @danielticsaymd 3 роки тому

    The GOAT!!!!

  • @mr.russell5395
    @mr.russell5395 8 років тому +1

    Lookin' like Bob Denver (Gilligan) LMAO!

    • @larrydallas697
      @larrydallas697 6 років тому

      looks a bit like kermit the frog to me

  • @Plague_Doc22
    @Plague_Doc22 10 років тому +14

    It's sad that people dont respect Stern. He not only made the NBA what it is, but he MADE basketball what it is. Without him no MJ,Bird,Magic getting attention from the meida. He made the NBA and basketball so successfull that it's now mainstream.

    • @CmPunkRulez45
      @CmPunkRulez45 10 років тому +2

      He does deserve respect for that,but Adam Silver already has serious arguments for being better than Stern

    • @feb795
      @feb795 10 років тому +6

      Dazza You're seriously an idiot.

    • @CmPunkRulez45
      @CmPunkRulez45 10 років тому +2

      Darren Jacoby I'm an idiot for having an opinion? People like you are what made society worse than what it was 10 years ago.

    • @LeBrow420
      @LeBrow420 9 років тому +1

      David stern started beening commissioner on 1984. Before that people already love watching basketball, Bill, Wilt, Jerry, Elgin, Oscar, Kareem, dr J....

    • @OnePiece-yy1lu
      @OnePiece-yy1lu 5 років тому

      @@CmPunkRulez45 Adam Silver has already ruined the NBA with the Warriors.

  • @Kavothizzlafduxbfd
    @Kavothizzlafduxbfd 4 роки тому +2

    Rip the greatest commissioner of all time

  • @nicolaszyx3120
    @nicolaszyx3120 4 роки тому +2

    R.I.P. David Stern 🙏

  • @westonweigand1228
    @westonweigand1228 Рік тому

    Sonics fans have no love loss for what this man did, but RIP.

  • @bartekkosa23
    @bartekkosa23 4 роки тому +2

    Rest In Peace mr Stern!

  • @capitanfuturo594
    @capitanfuturo594 4 роки тому +1

    *THIS MAN AND LARRY BIRD AND MAGIC JOHNSON SAVE THE NBA.*
    GOD BLESS YOU DAVID !!!

  • @MrLostyle01
    @MrLostyle01 7 років тому +8

    i wonder who david stern really is.. looks alot like mike myers

  • @Coach_Vedo
    @Coach_Vedo 4 роки тому +2

    RIP David Stern!

  • @chrisanderson7984
    @chrisanderson7984 Рік тому +1

    Only one missing was MJ

  • @zenosama9465
    @zenosama9465 4 роки тому +1

    Rest I’n peace David stern.

  • @ziggy3997
    @ziggy3997 4 роки тому +2

    R.I.P Mr Stern

  • @aaronyoghurt5375
    @aaronyoghurt5375 6 років тому +4

    0:10 DENIED

  • @XChronicHash
    @XChronicHash 4 роки тому +1

    He looks like Michael Cera

  • @brandonguidry1056
    @brandonguidry1056 4 роки тому +3

    “Except for Joey Crawford.” 😂