Stern: Welcome to NBA

 
By Jenni Carlson | Published: October 29, 2008   

David Stern had barely begun his speech when the microphone went out.

Moments later, the sound returned.

"It’s the first day,” the NBA commissioner quipped. "It’s allowed.”

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On the night Oklahoma City made its NBA debut, the pregame festivities were fitting for such an occasion. They were spirited. They were raucous.

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