Saturday, January 19, 2008

Today's Date in NBA History

(Boulder-CO) Today's date is January 19th, and on this day:

'77- Norm Van Lier of the Chicago Bulls sank a shot measured at 84 feet in a game at San Antonio, but the Spurs still won, 115-107.

'96- Washington’s Brent Price missed his fourth three-point field goal attempt, after extending his NBA record streak to 13 straight field goal attempts without a miss.

'98- Los Angeles Lakers’ broadcaster Chick Hearn announced his 3,000th consecutive game. Hearn last missed a broadcast on November 20, 1965.

'00- Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships as a player, returned to the NBA when he joined the Washington Wizards as part owner and President of Basketball Operations, overseeing all aspects of the team. Jordan has also joined Lincoln Holdings, LLC, as a partner and investor. Lincoln Holdings owns the Washington Capitals and is a minority partner in Washington Sports & Entertainment, including the Washington Wizards.
Enjoy your day!

2 comments:

Jake L said...

Hey doc, reports are saying that memphis and Damon Stoudamire are close to a buyout. Do you think the nuggets will show any interest?

Nugg Doctor said...

Hi jq,

I doubt, and personally don't care for his game. Another mouse in the house if you know what I mean.

Thanks for reading,

The Nugg Doctor