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1932

Frank Selvy is born in Corvin, Kentucky.

1946

George Mikan makes his pro basketball debut, suiting up for the Chicago American Gears of the NBL in a 66-61 loss to the Oshkosh All-Stars.

1962

John Battle is born in Washington, D.C.

1963

Anthony Bowie is born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

1976

Butch and Jan van Breda Kolff become the first father-and-son duo to face each other in an NBA game as coach and player, when Butch’s (the dad / coach) Jazz take on Jan’s (the son / player) Nets.

1983

Before their home opener for the ’83-’84 season, the Lakers retire the jerseys of three legends: Elgin Baylor’s #22, Jerry West’s #44, and Wilt Chamberlain’s #13. The trio of teammates became the first Lakers players to be honored as such.

1988

Alvan Adams has his jersey #33 retired by the Suns. The one-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year spent his entire 13-year career with the Suns.

1989

The NBA reaches an agreement with the NBC network for $600 million to broadcast the league’s games for four seasons, starting in ’90-’91 (the partnership would eventually be renewed through 2003).

1993

For the first time in 19 games, Micheal Williams of the Timberwolves misses a free throw attempt, stopping his NBA record setting streak at 97 consecutive free throws made.

2002

Hakeem Olajuwon has his jersey #34 retired by the Rockets. The legendary center won one league MVP with the Rockets, two Defensive Player of the Year awards, two Finals MVPs, and is the franchise’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, steals, win shares, field goals, and games played.

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