Hollywood Collectibles is sad to report that former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been found dead at the age of 34. Wright, who was missing for 10 days, was last seen on July 18 when he was expected to take a flight out of town. His family filed a missing person report on July 22nd. On the 28th, Wright’s body was found in a wooded area in Memphis, Tennessee. Wright played for various NBA teams from 1996 to 2009, including the LA Clippers, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright’s family said in a statement, “Lorenzen’s family has come together to mourn his loss and honor his legacy. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers and condolences as they are comforting at this very difficult time. Additionally, we ask that you please respect our privacy as we try to cope with his sudden loss.” Penny Hardaway, another former NBA star, said, “I cried. The emotions hit me immediately. It’s just sad because we lost a good person and a brother.”
Lorenzen Wright Found Dead
Zydrunas Ilgauskas to Join Miami Heat
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Thirty-five year old free agent Zydrunas Ilgauskas may be the next NBA star to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and join the Miami Heat. A 2-time NBA All-Star, Ilgauskas will be signing a two-year deal with the Heat later this week, according to his agent Herb Rudoy. “Once LeBron signed there [i.e., Miami], LeBron [James] started recruiting him,” said Rudoy. Ilgauskas said, “LeBron was very encouraging and explained the whole situation. And, obviously, he’s my friend, and him being there made it a lot easier to choose.” King James tweeted, “Glad u are joining me in South Beach my friend.” About the decision, Rudoy commented, “It’s been 14 years. It was very hard for him… But he wants to win a championship. That’s how he made this decision.” Will Ilgauska’s decision to leave Cleveland for Miami be the cause of another angry open letter from Cavs owner Dan Gilbert? I guess we will have to wait and see.
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LeBron James to Join Miami Heat
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On Thursday night, 2-time NBA MVP LeBron James announced that he will be joining the Miami Heat. During a one-hour televised ESPN special called “The Decision,” James explained that the decision to leave Cleveland was very hard, “But the things that the Miami Heat franchise have done, to free up cap space and be able to put themselves in a position this summer to have all three of us [i.e., James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh], it was hard to turn down. Those are two great players, two of the greatest players that we have in this game today.” The reaction to this long-awaited announcement? Wade, who will soon be teaming up with James on the court, said, “”It’s going to be crazy… There’s magic in the number 3.” Chris Bosh tweeted, “I’m on cloud 9 right now! This is like a dream come true to play with” Wade and James. But not everyone is so excited about King James’ decision. In an open letter posted on the official Cleveland Cavaliers website, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert wrote, “Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us… You simply don’t deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal… I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE.” Talk about bitter. Despite the criticism that James is already receiving and will continue to receive for his decision to leave Cleveland, one thing seems certain: the Miami Heat will be an exciting team to watch next season.
To celebrate the decisions of Wade and Bosh (and now James) to play for the Miami Heat next season, Hollywood Collectibles is having a 33% off sale on all Dwyane Wade memorabilia and Miami Heat memorabilia. Don’t miss out on this great chance to buy some great basketball memorabilia at a great price!
Depleted Cavaliers Team Defeats Spurs
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On Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road despite being injury-laden. The Cavs were missing LeBron and Shaq completely, while Antawn Jamison only played during the first half. In a monumental game, Mo Williams and Delonte West led them to their first victory without LeBron in three seasons as Cleveland won 97-95.
By winning this extremely difficult game at San Antonio, the Cavaliers are now the first team this season to attain 50 wins. Hollywood Collectibles invites you to commemorate this accomplishment by purchasing an authentic piece of Cleveland Cavaliers memorabilia. Our inventory of Cavs memorabilia includes autographed photos with authentic signatures by players such as LeBron James, Anderson Varejao, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and Nate Thurmond. As usual, all items come with a certificate of authenticity backed by www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.
LeBron Might Miss Monday’s Game
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I can’t imagine that the Cleveland Cavaliers are too happy about the injuries that have plagued their team recently. In February, Shaquille O’Neal suffered a serious thumb injury during a game against the Boston Celtics. He underwent surgery, and is expected to be out for several weeks. More recently, on Friday, LeBron James rolled his ankle during a game against the Detroit Pistons, and a tender right ankle that might keep him out of Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. James said “I’m good” when asked about how he was feeling, but the decision will be left for game time.
LeBron James is easily one of the greatest players in the NBA. He is an NBA Rookie of the Year, and NBA MVP, and a 6-time NBA All-Star, among other things. Luckily for his fans, Hollywood Collectibles offers a great selection of authentic LeBron James autographed memorabilia and plenty of other great basketball memorabilia. With over 24 years in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles is one of the most trusted and respected providers of authentic sports memorabilia, and all of our autographed memorabilia come with a certificate of authenticity.
Cavaliers Might Take Back Ilgauskas
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas wants to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers, the only NBA team he has played for since his 1996 debut. On February 17th, Ilgauskas was traded to the Washington Wizards. A week later, he bought out his contract and became a free agent. Since his departure from the Cavaliers, Ilgauskas “has been overwhelmed and deeply touched by the outpouring of support and affection by the fans and by his teammates,” says his agent. This 2-time NBA All-Star wants to bring a championship title to Cleveland, and it seems likely that he will be taken back.
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Shaquille O’Neal Injured
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Shaquille O’Neal will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ Friday game because of a serious thumb injury. On Thursday night, O’Neal suffered what was later described as a “significant right thumb sprain” when one of his shots was blocked. A timeout was called to take O’Neal out of the game, and shortly thereafter, an injury report described the injury as serious and said that that he would not return to the game. Teammate LeBron James said “We need him out there… You need to establish the half-court offense. That’s what he does for us.” O’Neal’s condition will be re-evaluated on Friday.
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Three-team Trade Sends Antawn Jamison to Cleveland
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A three-team trade between the Cavaliers, the Wizards, and the Clippers on Wednesday will see former All-Star Antawn Jamison headed to Cleveland. The Cavaliers were able to acquire Jamison by sending only Zydrunas Ilgauskas, along with a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir Preldzic, to Washington.
Cleveland had previously been in talks with the Phoenix Suns regarding a deal for Amare Stoudemire, but instead opted for the Jamison trade due to Phoenix’s insistence upon the inclusion of forward J.J. Hickson. Cleveland will also acquire Sebastian Telfair, while Al Thornton will head to Washington and the Clippers will receive Drew Gooden.
Jamison will join last season’s MVP LeBron James in his quest for an NBA championship.
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The Heat Want Amare Stoudemire
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The Miami Heat are eager to sign a deal to pick up Amare Stoudemire, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. This 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year, 3-time All-NBA Team selection, and 5-time NBA All-Star is being chased not only by the Heat but also by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams have some incentives to offer, including good players and draft pick options, but we will have to wait for the Suns to make a decision. With the deadline coming up on Thursday, we can expect to see the Suns decide on a deal later this week.
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