On This Date: June 22

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• Thursday, June 22, 2023

  The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

• Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Jimmy Butler was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  The Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

• Wednesday, June 22, 1994

  The Houston Rockets won their 1st NBA championship with a 90-84 win over the New York Knicks.

  John Starks sets a record for most 3-point field goal attempts without a make in a playoff game with 11, in a loss to the Rockets

• Monday, June 22, 1987

  The San Antonio Spurs selected David Robinson with the first overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft.

• Friday, June 22, 1962

  10-time NBA All-Star Clyde Drexler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Sunday, June 22, 1947

  5-time NBA All-Star Pete Maravich was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.