May 28
From Hoopedia
- 1888 - Hall of Famer Ward "Piggy" Lambert, legendary Purdue University basketball coach, is born in Deadwood, South Dakota.
- 1938 - Right: Hall of Fame Los Angeles Laker Jerry West, known as "Mr. Clutch," is born in Chelyan, West Virginia.
- 1968 - Lithuanian National Team member Vaidas Jurgilas is born in Raseiniai, Lithuania.
- 1986 - Larry Bird wins his third consecutive NBA MVP Award, joining Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to pull off that feat.
