Don’t expect the Lakers to throw David Stern a going away party (NBC Sports)

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Around the league we are just starting to see the tributes to David Stern come in, when he is in town teams are publicly honoring the man who has been the NBA Commissioner for 30 years. The New Orleans Pelicans gave him a framed jersey this week, opening night the Sacramento Kings gave him a…

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[Glenn]

The Lakers income is as much as any team in the league and a great deal of that is because of the leadership of David Stern. They are being childish. I also think the title is over the top as the Lakers will no doubt honor Stern just like every other team.

 

[VF21]

Really don't give a rat's patoot if the Lakers throw Stern a party or not. If they're still butt-hurt about the rejection of the Chris Paul trade, too bad. I'm still personally a little miffed that the Pau Gasol deal was allowed to go through.

 

[Glenn]

Really don't give a rat's patoot if the Lakers throw Stern a party or not. If they're still butt-hurt about the rejection of the Chris Paul trade, too bad. I'm still personally a little miffed that the Pau Gasol deal was allowed to go through.

It balances out nicely doesn't it?

 

[Capt. Factorial]

So, so very sad that the owners of the team didn't sign off on dealing away a superstar before the GM announced it in the media. Anybody experienced in nanotechnology? This violin is too big.