May 19
From Hoopedia
- 1928 - Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes, twelve times an NBA Al-Star, is born in New York City.
- 1957 - Detroit Shock coach Bill Laimbeer, four times an NBA All-Star, is born in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 1976 - Kevin Garnett, 2004 NBA Most Valuable Player, is born in Mauldin, South Carolina.
- 1976 - The ABA Spirits of St. Louis announce their intention to move to Utah and become the Utah Rockies. The league and the Spirits fold before they get there.
- 1985 - Hamed Haddadi, who scored 31 points to lead Iran to the 2007 FIBA Asia Championship for Men, is born in Ahvaz, Iran.
- 1989 - The NCAA bans the University of Kentucky's basketball program from post-season play, prompting the memorable Sports Illustrated cover.
