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What Happened in Sports: June 23, 2021
What happened in sports on June 23, 2021 ft. Trae Young's big ECF Game 1, Celtics hiring a new HC, Luke Voit's walk-off, and more!
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June 23rd, 2021 was highlighted by the Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Bucks thanks to Trae Young’s legendary 48-point, 11-assist performance to lift ATL to their third straight road Game 1 win. Young was shimmying and tossing alley oops off the glass in style, showing the 22-year-olds rare swagger. Boston Celtics hired a new Head Coach while Luke Voit launched a walk-off for the Yankees, and the Padres completed the sweep over the Dodgers.
See what happened in sports on June 23rd last year, headlined by MLB announcing baseball will be making its return on July 24th and updates about DeMarcus Cousins (ACL rehab) and Avery Bradley (family) skipping out on the NBA’s return in Orlando. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
EVERY ANGLE of @TheTraeYoung‘s crossover, shimmy and triple! #ThatsGame 🥶
48 PTS for Trae as the @ATLHawks take a 1-0 lead in the #NBAECF presented by AT&T.
Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/39w2vHa50m
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
TRAE LOBS IT OFF THE BACKBOARD TO COLLINS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Wg32Mkl4vY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 24, 2021
👀 This Trae behind the back dime to Huerter for 3! @ATLHawks 46@Bucks 45#NBAPlayoffs on TNT pic.twitter.com/sssZ87UOsq
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
Clint Capela puts the Hawks in front!@ATLHawks 112@Bucks 111
29.8 left on TNT. Bucks ball. pic.twitter.com/urRsPbZj2Q
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
🧊 @TheTraeYoung goes off for an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 48 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST in the @ATLHawks Game 1 road win vs. MIL! #ThatsGame
He becomes the first player in Hawks franchise history to record 40+ PTS and 10+ AST in a postseason game.
Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/gyBu8uDntM
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
Big time double-doubles from John Collins and Clint Capela help the @ATLHawks win Game 1 of the #NBAECF presented by AT&T! #ThatsGame @jcollins20_: 23 PTS, 15 REB@CapelaClint: 12 PTS, 19 REB
Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/n9kIcPlqLF
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
Brook Lopez denies it at first… and then Giannis does the same! 🚫
2nd half of Game 1 underway on TNT pic.twitter.com/f7Ob4HfRA2
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2021
Clutch Kraken. pic.twitter.com/5Z8TQveR2A
— MLB (@MLB) June 24, 2021
.@LLVIII40 called game. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/Ez9gTpm7Eh
— MLB (@MLB) June 24, 2021
What an ending!!! pic.twitter.com/zEfYJ0uip5
— MLB (@MLB) June 24, 2021
👀 the best of regular season matchups between the @ATLHawks and @Bucks! #ThatsGame
Both squads battled to win last round in tough 7 game series… the #NBAECF presented by AT&T tips TONIGHT in Game 1 at 8:30pm/et on TNT! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/SMqtwZ67Yz
— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2021
Two stars with different styles… we showcase Trae Young’s best deep threes and Giannis’ top high-flying dunks! #ThatsGame
Both hungry for their first championship in 50+ years, the @ATLHawks & @Bucks open up the #NBAECF presented by AT&T TONIGHT in Game 1 at 8:30pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/8JbL8sCeCF
— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2021
LaDainian Tomlinson HOF resume:
– 3x All-Pro 1st, 3x 2nd
– 5x Pro Bowl
– 2x NFL RUSH YDS Leader
– 3x NFL RUSH TD Leader
– 2006 NFL MVP & OPOY
– 2000’s All-Decade Team
– Most RUSH TD & Total TD (31) in a season in NFL history (28)
– #21 retired by Chargers pic.twitter.com/cRl5frLbgh
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
LT ranks in #Chargers history:
– 1st career RUSH YDS (12,490), RUSH TD (138), RUSH YDS/GP (88.6)
– Top 5 season RUSH YDS (1,815, 1,683, 1,645, 1,474, 1,462)
– 6/7 top season RUSH TD (28/18/17/15/14/13)
– T-3rd in season REC (100)
– 5th in career REC (530)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
Most RUSH TD in a season in NFL history:
1. 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson (28)
T2. 2005 Shaun Alexander & 2003 Priest Holmes (27)
4. 1995 Emmitt Smith (25)
5. 1983 John Riggins (24)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
Most RUSH YDS in a season in Chargers history:
1. 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,815)
2. 2002 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,683)
3. 2003 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,645)
4. 2007 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,474)
5. 2005 LaDainian Tomlinson (1,462)
6. 1994 Natrone Means (1,350)pic.twitter.com/8eEGfX5C7c
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
Most career RUSH YDS in #Chargers franchise history:
1. LaDainian Tomlinson (12,490)
2. Paul Lowe (4,972)
3. Marion Butts (4,297)
4. Melvin Gordon (4,240)
5. Ryan Mathews (4,061) pic.twitter.com/jJAqBh2WgA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
Most RUSH YDS during 1 GP in #Chargers history:
1. LaDanian Tomlinson (243)
2. LaDanian Tomlinson (220)
T3. LaDanian Tomlinson & Gary Anderson (218)
5. LaDanian Tomlinson (200)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2021
June 23, 2012: Philadelphia Phillies 1B Jim Thome hit the 13th walk-off HR of his career, breaking the all-time MLB record that he still holds to this day
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
June 23, 2003: San Francisco #Giants OF Barry Bonds became the very 1st and only player to collect 500 HR & 500 SB over their career in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
June 23, 2005: San Antonio #Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to win their 3rd NBA Championship in franchise history, all in the Popovich-Duncan era
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
#Mariners SP King Felix Hernandez blasted a Grand Slam against 2x Cy Young SP Johan Santana on June 23, 2008 pic.twitter.com/EqREbEtdY5
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
June 23, 1988: Miami #Heat and Charlotte #Hornets’ expansion draft officially took place where the Hornets picked G Dell Curry with their 1st pick
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
June 23, 2016: #76ers drafted Ben Simmons with the 1st pick. Other key moves included Lakers taking Brandon Ingram (#2), Celtics claiming Jaylen Brown (#3), Nuggets snagging Jamal Murray (#7), TOR taking Pascal Siakam 27th, and Domantas Sabonis going 11th
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
June 23, 2011: Despite playing just 9 games at Duke, G Kyrie Irving was selected with the 1st pick by the #Cavaliers. #Spurs acquired F Kawhi Leonard (15th) & F Davis Bertans (42nd) from the Pacers for G George Hill. PG Isaiah Thomas went last (#60 to SAC) pic.twitter.com/xu6OVMZrtY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 23, 2021
Tim Anderson is one of the best pure hitters in the MLB
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 24, 2021
[SEE MORE]
[Highlights] #5 HAWKS (+282; $13.67) d. #3 @BUCKS (-342; $9.48) 116-113 (GW-FG) [ATL +8 | o225.5] (ATL 1-0)
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (W @MIL): 48 PTS (17-34 FG | 4-13 3P), 11 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 6 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (L v.ATL): 34 PTS (14-25 FG | 0-2 3P), 9 AST, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, MIL (L v.ATL): 33 PTS (14-25 FG | 5-12 3P), 10 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 3 TO
NFL: RB Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team (turns 23)
NFL: CB Darnay Holmes, New York Giants (23)
MLB: SS Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox (28)
NFL: OT Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (28)
NFL: S Rodney McLeod, Philadelphia Eagles (31)
NFL: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Hall of Fame (42)
2016: Philadelphia 76ers selected Australian-born SF Ben Simmons out of LSU with the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft. Other notable moves included Lakers landing SF Brandon Ingram (#2), Celtics claiming SF Jaylen Brown (#3), Nuggets snagging PG Jamal Murray (#7), Toronto taking PF Pascal Siakam 27th overall, and PF Domantas Sabonis going 11th
2012: Philadelphia Phillies 1B Jim Thome hit the 13th walk-off HR of his career, breaking the MLB record
2011: Despite playing just 9 games at Duke, Australian-born PG Kyrie Irving was selected with the 1st overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs acquired SF Kawhi Leonard (15th pick) and PF Davis Bertans (42nd pick) from the Pacers for PG George Hill. PG Isaiah Thomas went last (#60 to SAC)
2008: Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez hit a grand slam in a victory over the New York Mets, becoming the 1st pitcher since Steve Dunning in 1971 to hit a GS
2005: San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to win their 3rd NBA Championship in franchise history, all in the Popovich–Duncan era
2003: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became the very 1st player in MLB history to hit 500 HRs and steal 500 bases over their career
1988: Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets’ expansion draft officially took place where the Hornets snagged G Dell Curry with their 1st pick
1973: Philadelphia Phillies P Ken Brett hit a HR in his 4th consecutive game, an MLB record for a pitcher
1917: Boston Red Sox SP Babe Ruth argues after each ball called on the leadoff batter — after ball 4, he punches the umpire’s jaw and is ejected; his replacement, Ernie Shore, retires all 26 men he faces in a 4-0 win, getting credit for a perfect game
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