"[David] Stern's version of what has been going on behind closed doors has of course been disputed, but his efforts were typical of a commissioner who has always seemed eager to be viewed as some kind of modern plantation overseer, treating NBA men as if they were his boys. It's part of Stern's M.O., like his past self-serving edicts on dress code and the questioning of officials. His moves were intended to do little more than show how he's the one keeping the hired hands in their place."
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Gumbel on David Stern's handling of the 2011 National Basketball Association lockout.
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Bryant Gumbel
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born 29 September 1948) is a retired American television journalist and sportscaster. He was best known for his 15 years as co-host of NBC's Today.
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