Stern envisions European expansion

NBA Commissioner David Stern said on Friday he still believes the NBA will expand into Europe, even if it hasn't happened as quickly as he once predicted.

"It's a wonderful topic, because 10 years ago, I said, 'Oh, it's inevitable, it'll happen in 10 years'," Stern said. "And now what I'm saying is, 'It's inevitable, it'll happen in 10 years.' But in terms of globalization, we're going to see a desire for franchises in Europe - and in about 10 years, you'll send me a postcard."

Stern recently said the NBA plans a regular-season game in London sometime before the 2012 Olympics.