I think that players play, and they compete, and it's not about incentives. David Stern competeincentiveplay Change image and share on social
I think anyone who doesn't say that they'd like people to think that they're doing the right thing is wrong. I mean, I'd like it to be that way, but I've never allowed it to influence my actions. David Stern actionallowhave Change image and share on social
I actually don't hope for a legacy. I think that it impedes your ability to make the hard decisions if you sit around saying, 'How will this affect my legacy?' David Stern abilityaffectdecision Change image and share on social
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 blackequalfan share on social
You walk into the playgrounds in Shanghai and Beijing, and you see youngsters who are shorter, shaking and baking and having attitude. And Jeremy Lin is going to inspire all of them. David Stern attitudebakebeijing Change image and share on social
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 hurry up, they're going like hot cakes, and they're going to be even more valuable when we get a system that is even more sustainable.' David Stern arrayaskbroad share on social
I love my job. I come every day having a ball. David Stern balldayjob Change image and share on social
I believe that everyone should participate in democracy and enjoy doing it. David Stern democracyenjoyparticipate Change image and share on social
Free speech is against governments, not against the NBA. So the players and coaches and indeed owners have been fined for their speech, which is costly rather than free. I sort of acknowledge that there is not free speech when you agree to work in the NBA. David Stern acknowledgeagreecoach share on social
