1977

Byron Beck has his jersey #40 retired by the Nuggets. Beck spent all 10 seasons of his career with the Nuggets, nine in the ABA and one in the NBA, making two All-Star teams, and retiring as the franchise’s all-time leading rebounder. He is the first player in Nuggets history to have their jersey retired.

1958

Jeff Ruland is born in Bay Shore, New York.

1966

Clifford Robinson is born in Buffalo, New York.

1983

Kelenna Azubuike is born in London, England.

Joey Dorsey is born in Baltimore, Maryland.

1988

Alexey Shved is born in Belgorod, Russia.

2008

Terry Porter has his jersey #30 retired by the Trail Blazers. Porter was a two-time All-Star for Portland and retired as the franchise’s all-time leader in assists.

2014

Peja Stojakovic has his jersey #16 retired by the Kings. Over seven-and-a-half seasons with Sacramento, Stojakovic made three All-Star teams and became the franchise’s all-time leader in three-point field goals.