Historical clue formulations

• Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan — 2017-01-31
• Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan — 2016-06-04
• Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan — 2012-12-29
• Hall-of-Fame hoopster Dan — 2011-03-09
• Dan ___, former N.B.A. star and coach — 2007-09-30
• 1970's-80's court star Dan — 2003-04-06
• N.B.A. coach Dan — 2001-12-07