2003
Karl Malone becomes the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists at age 40 years and 127 days, in a 103-87 Lakers victory over the Spurs. The record had previously been held by Elvin Hayes, who finished with a triple-double at age 38 in 1984.
1939
James Naismith passes away at age 78 from a brain hemorrhage.
1963
Johnny Newman is born in Danville, Virginia. When his playing career ended, he returned to the area to begin a youth basketball foundation.
1964
NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Roy Tarpley is born in New York City, New York.
1982
Leandro Barbosa is born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He spent 14 years representing the Brazilian national team, ending his career with an appearance at the 2016 Olympics in his home country.
1983
In a Sports Illustrated NCAA basketball preview for the ’83-’84 season, LSU star Jerry Reynolds is credited as the first person to ever utilize the now ubiquitous phrase “24/7” when he refers to his jump shot as “24-7-365” because “it’s good 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.”
1984
Andrew Bogut is born in Melbourne, Australia. He is the all-time NBA leader in blocks and rebounds amongst Australian players, and is second in scoring behind Patty Mills.
1986
Taurean Green is born in Boca Raton, Florida. A legend in Florida at the high school and college levels, he now runs a yearly youth basketball camp in his home state.
1990
A game between the Celtics and Hawks at the Boston Garden is delayed during the second quarter and ultimately postponed due to condensation on the floor, caused by the ice underneath. The game was re-convened a month later, with the Celtics winning 132-104 .
1992
Reggie Miller sets the Pacers single game franchise record with 57 points in a 134-122 victory over the Hornets. The record had previously been held by Billy Knight for 12 years.
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