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.

• Thursday, June 24, 2004

  The Orlando Magic selected Dwight Howard with the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft.

• Wednesday, June 24, 1998

  The Los Angeles Clippers selected Michael Olowokandi with the first overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft.

• Wednesday, June 24, 1992

  The Orlando Magic selected Shaquille O'Neal with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft.

• Saturday, June 24, 1933

  5-time NBA All-Star Sam Jones was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

• Sunday, June 24, 1928

  8-time NBA All-Star Larry Foust was born in Painesville, Ohio.