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Greetings, all-

Hope you are doing well. Got a couple tidbits for you.

1. Mike Woodson’s reaction to Zydrunas Ilgauskas‘ decision to return to the Cavaliers, as reported by Michael Cunningham.

For a certain bald Lithuanian, the hat says it all.

For a certain bald Lithuanian, the hat says it all.

“He was a guy that I wanted desperately and [Atlanta Spirit owners] listened and they pursued, but he decided to go back to Cleveland, which we thought he would. We’ve just got to continue with what we have and see what happens with our ballclub.”

Interesting that he would be so open in his pining for “Z.” Smart move on Woody’s part to tip his cap to the owners.

2. Golden State coach Don Nelson on closing in on former Hawks coach Lenny Wilkens for most all-time wins. Nelson needs seven to pass Wilkens.

Nelson: “[Wilkens] was my idol ever since I started coaching. I was a very rough coach when I first started. Very demanding, did a lot of yelling and screaming, and I actually changed my demeanor after 10, 12 years. I was trying to be …



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