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Dr. J Makes ABA Debut
June 4, 2021
Julius Erving made his debut for the Virginia Squires of the ABA at the Carolina Cougars, Irving and the Squires won 118-114.
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Bill Russell Becomes the NBA’s First Black Head Coach
June 4, 2021
Bill Russell was designated as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, in his coaching debut he led the Celtics to victory.
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Dave Cowens Celtic Debut
June 4, 2021
Center Dave Cowens made his debut for the Boston Celtics in New York, Cowens played 11 years in the NBA.
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The ABA’s the Red, White and Blue Ball
June 4, 2021
The first ABA game was played between the Oakland Oaks and the Anaheim Amigos, the game introduced the red, white and blue ball and used the 3-point field goal.
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SuperSonics First NBA Game
June 4, 2021
The Seattle SuperSonics got beaten 144-116 to the San Francisco Warriors at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena in Seattle's first NBA game.
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Wilt Chamberlain Dies
June 3, 2021
13-time NBA All-Star, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain passed away at his home in Bel-Air, California at the age of 63.
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Magic Johnson Makes His NBA Debut
June 3, 2021
Earvin "Magic" Johnson debuted as a rookie on the Los Angeles Lakers, his opening night game he scored 26 points against the San Diego Clippers.
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First 3-pointer in NBA History
June 3, 2021
Boston Celtic Chris Ford scored the first three-point basket in NBA history with 3:48 left in the first quarter of a victory over the Houston Rockets at Boston Garden.
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Mavs First NBA Season
June 3, 2021
The Dallas Mavericks opened their first NBA season with a 103-92 victory at home against in state rivals the San Antonio Spurs.
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Bulls Founder Passes Away
June 3, 2021
Dick Klein was an athlete and businessman who founded the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, he served as the team's first general manager , died at age 80.
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