Age: 64
Title: Commissioner, NBA
Pro: With the help of guys named Michael, Magic, and Larry, Stern transformed the league from a drug-infested afterthought into a global money-machine whose games are broadcast in over 200 countries. No commish pumps his stars quite like Stern.
Con: Yes, the NBA is soaring overseas, but back home ratings for this year's Finals reached new lows. And did Stern really have to suspend Phoenix Suns star Amare Stoudamire for just wandering off the bench during a playoff scuffle, ensuring that the league's most compelling team would be eliminated?