Historical clue formulations

• Former N.B.A. star who has unofficially served as a peace ambassador with North Korea — 2023-08-31
• Hall-of-Fame N.B.A. player known as "The Worm" — 2016-05-07
• Seven-time N.B.A. rebounding champ, 1992-98 — 2014-05-11
• N.B.A. Hall-of-Famer Dennis — 2014-04-21
• Dennis of the court — 2011-08-28
• Surveyor's assistant — 2000-08-05
• Dennis of the N.B.A. — 1999-12-21
• Surveyor's assistant — 1998-01-24