1990

For the first time ever, an NBA regular season game takes place outside of the U.S. or Canada, with the Suns and Jazz playing the first of two games in Tokyo to start the ’90-’91 season. Phoenix wins the opening game 119-96 behind 38 points and 10 rebounds from Tom Chambers. David Stern and the NBA ensured authenticity at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium by importing an official NBA court, shot clocks, and even the mascots.

1926

Three-time NBA champion Myer “Whitey” Skoog is born in Duluth, Minnesota.

1952

Ron Lee is born in Boston, Massachusetts. His older brother, Russ, was also an NBA first round draft pick.

1961

Founded by Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein in response to the NBA not granting him an expansion franchise in Los Angeles, the American Basketball League (ABL) begins its inaugural ’61-’62 season with eight charter franchises.

1965

Walt Bellamy is traded from the Bullets to the Knicks in exchange for Jim Barnes, Johnny Egan, Johnny Green, and cash considerations.

1985

Three Pacers ABA legends have their jerseys retired by the franchise in a ceremony: George McGinnis’ #30, Roger Brown’s #35, and Mel Daniels’ #34. McGinnis was ABA Playoffs MVP in 1973 and ABA league MVP in 1975; Brown was ABA Playoffs MVP in 1970 and the franchise’s all-time ABA leading scorer; Daniels was ABA league MVP in 1969 and 1971.

1990

In the highest scoring game in NBA history that doesn’t go to overtime, the Warriors defeat the Nuggets 162-158. Five different players score 25+ points in the game, led by Golden State’s Chris Mullin with 38.

2005

By taking the court for the Lakers just six days after his 18th birthday, Andrew Bynum becomes the youngest player in NBA history.