First NBA basket maker dies at 94

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New York Knicks announced on Tuesday that Benjamin Schectman, who made the first basket in NBA history, died at 94.

Schectman made a two-hand layup for the Knicks on Nov. 1, 1946, against the Toronto Huskies. The performance was recorded as the first basket made in NBA history.

Schectman played for the Knicks in 1946-1947 season, averaging 8.1 points and 2.0 assists.

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