NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 8, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; NBA commissioner David Stern speaks to the media prior to a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA players and referees will wear a commemorative black band on their uniforms honoring former commissioner David Stern, who died Wednesday.

The league said Friday the bands will be worn throughout the rest of the 2019-20 season, including the playoffs.

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