On This Date: February 23

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• Sunday, February 23, 2020

  Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards scored 53 points in a 126-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

• Wednesday, February 23, 2011

  Deron Williams was traded from the Utah Jazz to the New Jersey Nets.

• Friday, February 23, 1996

  1-time NBA All-Star D'Angelo Russell was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Thursday, February 23, 1995

  1-time NBA All-Star Andrew Wiggins was born in Toronto, Canada.

• Friday, February 23, 1990

  David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs blocked 12 shots in a 105-95 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Monday, February 23, 1987

  Nate McMillan of the Seattle SuperSonics dished out 25 assists in a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

  Nate McMillan ties a record for most assists by a rookie in a game with 25, in a win over the Clippers

• Saturday, February 23, 1985

  Ennis Whatley of the Chicago Bulls dished out 21 assists in a 140-125 win over the Golden State Warriors.

• Friday, February 23, 1979

  Phil Ford of the Kansas City Kings dished out 21 assists in a 121-112 win over the Phoenix Suns.

• Saturday, February 23, 1974

  Rick Barry of the Golden State Warriors scored 51 points in a 125-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

• Wednesday, February 23, 1972

  Tiny Archibald of the Cincinnati Royals scored 55 points in a 110-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

• Tuesday, February 23, 1960

  Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 53 points in a 126-108 win over the Boston Celtics.

• Sunday, February 23, 1958

  Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics pulled down 38 rebounds in a 99-97 win over the Philadelphia Warriors.

• Thursday, February 23, 1939

  1-time NBA All-Star Lee Shaffer was born in Chicago, Illinois.