David Stern Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage in Manhattan
By Scott Rogust
Serious news has befallen the National Basketball Association.
On Thursday, former commissioner David Stern underwent emergency surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage in Manhattan.
Former NBA commissioner David Stern suffered a brain hemorrhage earlier today and underwent emergency surgery.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 13, 2019
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"NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage earlier today for which he underwent emergency surgery," the NBA said in an official statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with David and his family."
Stern was at the Brasserie 8.5 restaurant located in Midtown, where he suddenly collapsed. 911 was called around 2 p.m. ET for what was initially believed to be a cardiac arrest.
#BREAKING: Former @NBA Commissioner David Stern has been hospitalized in Manhattan, after being transported from a Midtown restaurant earlier this afternoon. @FDNY responded to a 911 call for a cardiac arrest, inside of Brasserie 8 1/2, around 2pm this evening. @ABC7NY
— Morena Basteiro (@morenabasteiro) December 13, 2019
A brain hemorrhage is a type of stroke that occurs when there is bleeding in or around the brain. If not treated quickly enough, it can result in serious long-term effects.
Stern took the reins of the NBA back in 1984 and took the league to extraordinary heights for 30 years, before he retired in 2014.
JUST IN: Longtime NBA Commissioner David Stern suffered a brain hemorrhage on Thursday afternoon and remains in the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery, league says. https://t.co/Hy3Kpmzemf
— ABC News (@ABC) December 13, 2019
We will continue to keep you updated once more details are provided following his surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with David Stern and his family during this time.