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Below is a day-by-day look at landmark moments, games, performances and more from this week in NBA lore.
Sept. 1
Sept. 1, 1963
Walter Kennedy began his tenure as the commissioner of the NBA, succeeding Maurice Podoloff.
Sept. 1, 2020
The Denver Nuggets defeat the Utah Jazz, 80-78, in Game 7 of a thrilling first-round series. The series was marked by a scoring showdown between Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and Denver’s Jamal Murray, but Game 7 was decided by defense as neither team shot better than 38% in the contest.
Sept. 2
Sept. 2, 1948
Nate “Tiny” Archibald was born in New York City.
Sept. 3
Sept. 3, 2008
Oklahoma City team officials unveil the team’s new name and logo. The former Seattle SuperSonics franchise is now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sept. 5
Sept. 5, 1979
Ann Meyers of UCLA signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers. Although Meyers did not make the team, she became the first woman given a tryout by an NBA team, and she worked with the team through training camp.
Sept. 5 , 2003
Charlotte Bobcats owner Robert L. Johnson announces that Michael Jordan will not become an investor nor front office employee of the Charlotte Bobcats.
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