
WNBA Issues Statement Regarding the Passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern
January 1, 2020 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
NEW YORK - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. The WNBA will be forever grateful for his exemplary leadership and vision that led to the founding of our league. His steadfast commitment to women's sports was ahead of its time and has provided countless opportunities for women and young girls who aspire to play basketball. He will be missed."
Check out the Women's National Basketball Association Statistics
• Discuss this story on the Women's National Basketball Association message board...
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from January 1, 2020
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
