Cleveland Cavaliers
May 02, 2005
Cavaliers contact Phil Jackson about coaching job
The club confirmed late Friday night that it has had preliminary talks with Jackson about its head coaching vacancy. Cavaliers contact Phil Jackson about coaching job [Yahoo / AP]
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January 06, 2005
Gilbert buys the Cavaliers
Dan Gilbert, owner and founder of Quicken Loans, is buying the Cleveland Cavaliers for $375 million. The current owner, Gordon Gund and his brother bought the team for $20 million in 1983.
Gilbert buys the Cavaliers [The Plain Dealer]
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November 29, 2004
James Named Player of the Week Plus Hits 2000
James led the Cavaliers to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 29.7 points (2nd in the NBA) on .673 shooting, 6.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 2.33 steals in wins over Detroit, Boston and Chicago. James posted a career-high 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting and 11-of-12 from the line the win over Detroit.
Marion led the Suns to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 25.7 points, 14.3 rebounds (Tied for 1st in the NBA), 2.0 assists and 1.67 blocks in wins over Chicago, Milwaukee and New Orleans. Marion has a streak of five consecutive games of a double-double including nine of his last ten.
James, Marion Named Players of the Week [nba.com]
It was a good week for James. LeBron James is now the youngest NBA player to hit 2000 points. He reached this milestone Saturday when playing the Chicago Bulls. This 2000-point title was previously held by Kobe Bryant.
LeBron youngest to reach NBA milestone [NBC Sports]
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November 10, 2004
Cavaliers Come Back from 19 Behind
Cavaliers get 114-109 overtime win over Phoenix Suns; their first loss of the season. LeBron James had 38 points (17 points in the fourth quarter).
Eric Neel speculates on what might lie ahead for LeBron LeBron must find his own way [ESPN.com]
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