The most bush league move you've ever seen in sports

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Bowie became a feel-good NBA story, making the league after stints in the minors and overseas. Bowie played eight NBA seasons, including 16.4 minutes per game with the 1994-95 Orlando Magic, who made the NBA Finals.

But Bowie is best remembered for his triple double on March 19, 1996, which most players, coaches, media and fans consider ill-gotten gains.

With 2.7 seconds left in a game the Magic would win 113-91 over Detroit, Bowie corralled his 10th rebound. And immediately called timeout.

Bowie knew the math. He had 20 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. This was his 82nd career start. He would make just five more. Bowie was 32 years old. The opportunity for future triple doubles were scant. This was his chance.

But Bowie had angered the masses. On the Orlando bench, coach Brian Hill was disgusted. Hill handed his clipboard to Bowie and walked away from the huddle. On the Detroit bench, Collins was so angry, he instructed his Pistons to stand courtside while the Magic did whatever they would do.

What Orlando did was draw up a play designed by Bowie. Joe Wolf tossed a length-of-the-court pass to Bowie, who tossed to David Vaughn for a dunk. Bowie's 10th assist.

Collins stormed off the court and would draw a $5,000 fine from the NBA for not defending the play. Bowie went chasing him to explain.

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