On This Date: June 23
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
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Thursday, June 23, 2005
The San Antonio Spurs won their 3rd NBA championship with an 81-74 win over the Detroit Pistons.
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Friday, June 23, 1972
Elvin Hayes was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Baltimore Bullets.
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Monday, June 23, 1930
2-time NBA All-Star Walter Dukes was born in Rochester, New York.
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