Tencent Sports, June 20 - The NBA has a long and glorious history, and countless players have performed their own legendary performances. These performances deserve to be respected and remembered. Let's see what memorable moments have taken place in history today (the following are American time) - [Focus on NBA Dynamics]
On June 20, 1894, the father of basketball entered the marriage palace
125 years ago today, Dr. Nai Smith, 32, and his girlfriend Maude Evelyn Sherman, 23, married in Massachusetts. They stayed together until Sherman died in 1937, during which time they had three daughters and two sons. Nai Smith is the inventor of basketball. Inspired by the game of Canadian children throwing the ball into the basket, he invented a sports lesson that can be carried out indoors in the winter of 1891, and gradually developed into today's basketball. Nai Smith wrote 13 rules, 12 of which are still in use today. Today, the highest honor in basketball, the Hall of Fame, is also named after Dr. Nai Smith to commemorate his outstanding contribution to this sport.
On June 20, 1985, the piston was born at the top of the list
Today, 34 years ago, Darko Milic was born in Serbia. With a height of 2.13 meters, he was the No. 1 player in 2003. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons, playing for six teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics. He averaged 6.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in his career. The Pistons ranked first in the East in the 2002-03 season and reached the Eastern finals. They won the first place in 2003 in the previous trade. The rookies gathered LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and other superstars, as well as Chris Kaman, David West, Kyle Cornwall and other star players, But the Pistons chose Milicic, who was known as the "European genius inside" at that time. However, as the Pistons have already had Ben Wallace and Rashid Wallace, Milicic has few opportunities. Although he won the championship with Pistons in the rookie season, the Serbian big man has not been able to play his due role and retired early at the age of 28.
On June 20, 1993, the bully won the third consecutive championship with a three-point winner
On this day 26 years ago, Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in 99-98 away game, winning three consecutive championships. Bulls ace Michael Jordan made 13 of 26 shots in 44 minutes, scoring 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Sun's leading forward Charles Barkley made 7 of 18 shots in 44 minutes, scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. The Bulls were still 2 points behind 3.9 seconds before the end. Jordan dribbled the ball to attract multiple sandwiches and gave the ball to John Paxson, the substitute shooter, who hit a golden three-point shot steadily. Later, Horace Grant successfully blocked the last attack of Kevin Johnson, the sun star, Help the bulls to establish three successive dynasties. "Flying Man" Jordan scored an astonishing 41.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in six games of the finals, winning the MVP of the finals for the third consecutive year.
On June 20, 2006, Dwyane Wade helped the Heat win the first championship in history
Today, 13 years ago, the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 95-92 away in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, winning four games in a row when the score was 0-2 down, and won the first championship trophy in the team's history. Dwayne Wade, the Heat's leading rear guard, made 10 of 18 shots in 45 minutes, scored 36 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks, and won the NBA Finals MVP with 34.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.7 steals per game. The Mavericks' star Dirk Nowitzki made 10 of 22 shots in 47 minutes, scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
On June 20, 2013, the Heat beat the Spurs to win the championship in the 7th World War
Six years ago today, the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs at home in the 95-88 Game 7 of the finals, successfully defending their championship and winning the third championship trophy in the team's history. Heat star LeBron James made 12 of 23 shots in 45 minutes, including 5 of 10 three-point shots, 8 free throws, 37 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.