NBA Basketball 2009-10 Season
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Congratulations Zydrunas! 724 & Counting!!! A Few Words.....
Last night, longtime Cavs center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas became the Cavaliers franchise leader in games played. Congratulations Big Z! You deserve this more than any other Cavalier in their history!
Upon entering the game, Z got a standing ovation from the sellout Quicken Loans Arena crowd. It was a touching moment. A moment in which Z later said:
To understand the importance of this record, you must first know the story of Ilgauskas. Big Z got drafted by the Cavs in 1996. At the time, Z was pegged to be the replacement to the aging Brad Daugherty. During this time, the Cavs went through quite a rebuilding movement from the winning surge during the late '80's- early '90's. Throughout his career, Z has seen the worst of times and now the best of times.
Before Z became the center we all know and love today, he had five surgeries on both feet between 1996-2001. He'd come back, play well, and another bone would break. No one knew if the operations would ever work or if his career would go anywhere.
He could've easily taken the money he earned to that point and said "forget it". Instead, Z was determined to get back to the court and pay back the fans, team and city of Cleveland for all of their patience and hope for the 7'3" center from Lithuania. Ilgauskas returned from his fifth surgery after the 2001-02 season and has not missed any games because of foot problems since. For him to accomplish this record is a testament to his hard work and determination.
As for the drama with Coach Mike Brown in deciding not to play him in the previous game in which he was set to break the record (his first "DNP-Coaches Decision" in his career btw), Z took the high road.....
Congrats big fella. You are the ultimate Cleveland Cavalier! I can't wait to give you a standing ovation in person this Friday when I visit you at the Q against the Bulls when you go for #725!
Last night, longtime Cavs center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas became the Cavaliers franchise leader in games played. Congratulations Big Z! You deserve this more than any other Cavalier in their history!
Upon entering the game, Z got a standing ovation from the sellout Quicken Loans Arena crowd. It was a touching moment. A moment in which Z later said:
To understand the importance of this record, you must first know the story of Ilgauskas. Big Z got drafted by the Cavs in 1996. At the time, Z was pegged to be the replacement to the aging Brad Daugherty. During this time, the Cavs went through quite a rebuilding movement from the winning surge during the late '80's- early '90's. Throughout his career, Z has seen the worst of times and now the best of times.
Before Z became the center we all know and love today, he had five surgeries on both feet between 1996-2001. He'd come back, play well, and another bone would break. No one knew if the operations would ever work or if his career would go anywhere.
He could've easily taken the money he earned to that point and said "forget it". Instead, Z was determined to get back to the court and pay back the fans, team and city of Cleveland for all of their patience and hope for the 7'3" center from Lithuania. Ilgauskas returned from his fifth surgery after the 2001-02 season and has not missed any games because of foot problems since. For him to accomplish this record is a testament to his hard work and determination.
As for the drama with Coach Mike Brown in deciding not to play him in the previous game in which he was set to break the record (his first "DNP-Coaches Decision" in his career btw), Z took the high road.....
Congrats big fella. You are the ultimate Cleveland Cavalier! I can't wait to give you a standing ovation in person this Friday when I visit you at the Q against the Bulls when you go for #725!
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I heard yesterday on PTI that he averaged about the same in both halves. Kornheiser said "its not the drinking of alcoholic beverages that bothered him. it was getting alcohol spilled on him that bothered him". Not the exact quote, but close enough. I thought it was funny just the same.
GREAT set of games for tonight....One WILL be a defensive battle..and the other might turnout to be a track meet!
Agreed!! :up
I'm hoping to stay awake for at least part of the Heat-Nuggets game (and Beavers-Ducks on ESPN)!
GREAT sports night tonight!!!!
Okay...........................the Nets SUCK!!!!!!
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ROFLMAO!!:haha:haha:haha
Can't wait til Xmas day @ Staples.. I will be there, Win or Lose should be a great Game.
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THE STREAK IS OVER! LONG LIVE THE STREAK!
THE STREAK IS OVER! LONG LIVE THE STREAK!
