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NBA Legends: Milestones and Jersey Retirements Celebrated

2/17/2025

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This week in NBA history is a celebration of legends! In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain soared past 30,000 career points, while John Stockton dazzled fans with his 10,000th assist in 1995. The Lakers honored Magic Johnson by retiring his jersey in 1992, and in 2011, Carmelo Anthony made waves by joining the Knicks.

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This week in NBA history is a celebration of legends! In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain soared past 30,000 career points, while John Stockton dazzled fans with his 10,000th assist in 1995. The Lakers honored Magic Johnson by retiring his jersey in 1992, and in 2011, Carmelo Anthony made waves by joining the Knicks.