There’s bound to be some revisionist history tossed around when it comes to the legacy of the late David Stern, former NBA commissioner who passed away at the age of 77. For what it’s worth, the reason you know about the NBA as a global mega business is because of Stern. He took a slipshod corporation and turned it into one of the most iconic businesses in the sports world. Stern will have his share of critics. All the great ones do. He’s no different.