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June 17, 2010

The Missed Shot That Changed NBA History

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times

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The jabs, unlike that heartbreaking jump shot, come from long distance.

Former Lakers guard Frank Selvy lives in South Carolina, and occasionally, as the story goes, he answers his phone only to hear, "Nice shot, Frank!" a click and a dial tone.

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