Historical clue formulations

• Former N.B.A. star Smits, the "Dunking Dutchman" — 2025-01-22
• English comedian Mayall — 2013-05-15
• 7'4" former N.B.A. star Smits — 2010-01-31
• Smits of the N.B.A. — 2003-12-07
• N.B.A. star Smits — 1995-11-22