David Stern

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TheNBA is currently navigating player disciplinary standards without the intervention of its late commissioner, David Stern.

On First Take, Jay Williams invoked the legacy of the former leader while discussing the league's decision not to suspend Victor Wembanyama. He noted, "I'm happy that Wemby's not being suspended." The commentary implicitly contrasts modern league leniency with the iron-fisted disciplinary era associated with David Stern.

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First Take

Jay Williamsneutralfrom “Wembanyama's Disciplinary Controversy and NBA Playoff Updates”

Referenced as a former commissioner who would have likely suspended Wembanyama.

“That's my guy. But he's on the w- verge of being the face of the NBA, and we talked about business, and we talked about viewership, and we talked about a few different things, Jay. But to your point, I like what you just said. He's not him and him's not him, h…”