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.

• Thursday, June 23, 2016

  The Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

• Thursday, June 23, 2011

  The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

• Thursday, June 23, 2005

  The San Antonio Spurs won their 3rd NBA championship with an 81-74 win over the Detroit Pistons.

• Friday, June 23, 1972

  Elvin Hayes was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Baltimore Bullets.

• Monday, June 23, 1930

  2-time NBA All-Star Walter Dukes was born in Rochester, New York.