David Stern

Joel Embiid carries the weight of expectations differently than others. As his fanbase and national media have constructed stories that have him as the potential messiah in a decade-long process of experimental team-building, coupled with the unusual rabidity of Philadelphia sports fans, he has accepted this role sincerely.

Job History

Commissioner Emeritus of the NBA Front Office from 2014 to Jan 1, 2020 (Deceased).

Commissioner of the NBA Front Office from Feb 1, 1984 (Promoted) to Feb 1, 2014 (Retired).

Executive Vice President of the NBA Front Office from 1980-1981 (Promoted) to 1983-1984 (Promoted).

General Counsel of the NBA Front Office from 1978-1979 (Hired) to 1979-1980 (Promoted).

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