NBA On This Day

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Jan 05, 2025
ICONIC PLAY: Dr. J Julius Erving Cradle Dunk OTD 1983 Relive Julius Erving's legendary cradle dunk on Jan 5, 1983, an iconic NBA moment showcasing Dr. J’s rare athleticism in basketball history
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Aug 17, 2021
OTD in 2020: Donovan Mitchell & Luka Dončić Set NBA Postseason Records August 17, 2020: With 57 and 42 points respectively, Donovan Mitchell and Luka Dončić both set NBA postseason records in Game 1 losses OTD
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Aug 08, 2021
Looking Back at Some of the Best Summer League Highlights in NBA History A look back at some of the greatest highlights in the history of the NBA Summer League from LeBron James to Zion Williamson
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Jul 22, 2021
OTD 1992: Dream Team Scrimmage Jordan vs. Magic July 22, 1992: Team MJ defeated Team Magic in a famous Dream Team scrimmage that symbolized the end of one era and the start of a new one
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Jul 20, 2021
OTD 2007: The FBI Began Investigating Tim Donaghy July 20, 2007: NBA fans and players alike were shocked to discover NBA referee Tim Donaghy was the subject of a federal investigation
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Jul 18, 2021
OTD 2001: Suns Traded PG Jason Kidd to the Nets July 18, 2001: Phoenix Suns traded All-Star Point Guard Jason Kidd to the New Jersey Nets, who he led to consecutive NBA Finals appearances
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Jul 18, 2021
OTD 2018: Spurs Traded Kawhi Leonard to Raptors July 18, 2018: Kawhi Leonard was traded from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi would become a Finals MVP that season
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Jul 18, 2021
OTD 1996: Shaq Signed Record Deal With Lakers July 18, 1996: Shaquille O'Neal left the Orlando Magic to sign the largest NBA contract up to that point with the Los Angeles Lakers
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Jul 17, 2021
OTD 2002: Pistons Sign Finals MVP Chauncey Billups July 17, 2002: Timberwolves backup point guard Chauncy Billups signed with the Detroit Pistons before winning the 2004 NBA Finals MVP
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Jul 16, 2021
OTD in 2008: Brandon Jennings Started the Trend of Skipping NCAA to Pros July 16, 2008: Star HS hooper Brandon Jennings started a trend by opting to play professional basketball in Italy instead of the NCAA