On This Date: June 24
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Washington Wizards selected John Wall with the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.
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Thursday, June 24, 2004
The Orlando Magic selected Dwight Howard with the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft.
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Wednesday, June 24, 1998
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Michael Olowokandi with the first overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft.
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Wednesday, June 24, 1992
The Orlando Magic selected Shaquille O'Neal with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft.
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Saturday, June 24, 1933
5-time NBA All-Star Sam Jones was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
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Sunday, June 24, 1928
8-time NBA All-Star Larry Foust was born in Painesville, Ohio.
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