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James Harden moves past Tim Duncan in scoring ranking
James Harden has passed Tim Duncan in scoring and is now No. 16 in the all-time ranking. He also moved past 7-foot-3 center Zydrunas Ilgauskas in rebounds. He's No. 175 now.
Finally, there is the issue of his size as a whole and how that impacts his longevity as a pro. You know how many players this tall have played 1,000 career games? ZERO, that’s how many. Mark Eaton is the world-record holder for any player 7-3 or taller at 875 games. Ralph Sampson, Rik Smits, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Arvydas Sabonis never got there. Kristaps Porziņģis, at 402 games, is less than halfway there. We’re dealing with a small sample size, obviously, and other slightly shorter players, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dikembe Mutombo, had two-decade careers. But the very height that makes Wembanyama so valuable is also likely to impact his career length.
Who has assisted James the most in his career? He played the most seasons with centers Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Anderson Varejao (eight each), but they aren't known for their passing. James twice played with the same point guard for four consecutive seasons, Eric Snow and Mario Chalmers, and they would be good guesses and both are near the top. He played with Kyrie Irving for three years, though James famously chided Irving at times for not passing enough. The answer is a star-encrusted one; it's Dwyane Wade.
The NBA world is in mourning after news of the tragic death of Jennifer Ilgauskas, the wife of Cleveland Cavaliers legend Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Ms Ilgauskas died on September 11 at the age of 50, with no cause of death listed on her obituary, which was published by McGreevey Funeral Homes.
Jennifer worked in the medical sector in Ohio, and was the owner of Rebound Physical Therapy, North Olmsted Urgent Care, Lakewood Urgent Care, and medical billing company Darbo. The obituary paid tribute to the charitable work that Ms Ilgauskas was involved in and the many lives she had a positive influence on.
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Jennifer Ilgauskas, beloved wife of Cleveland Cavaliers legend Zydrunas Ilgauskas, died on Sept. 11 at the age of 50. While her husband’s career was on the basketball court, Jennifer Ilgauskas dedicated herself to Northeast Ohio medical care. She was the owner of Rebound Physical Therapy, North Olmsted Urgent Care, Lakewood Urgent Care, and medical billing company Darbo, her obituary lists. The couple shares two sons, Deividas and Povilas Ilgauskas.
Her obituary described her as a charitable leader whose family was at the forefront of her life: “She always had ideas for growth and the never ending desire to achieve more. She truly enjoyed working and being a leader who led by example. She cared deeply about everyone she employed, and her door was always open to those who needed to talk. She was generous with her time, finances and counsel. Jennifer supported a number of charitable organizations. Many individuals were touched by her acts of kindness, but few knew the far reaching extent of her charitable work. She was a wonderful giving and intimate friend to so many. Her vibrant personality and infectious laugh will be deeply missed. Her family was extremely important to her. She enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations and made sure they created lasting memories. Above all, Jennifer’s husband and sons were her first priority. She made their home a safe and loving place for making memories. Her memory will forever be with so many. May that memory continue to bring joy to those who knew her for years to come!”
The Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2021 on Tuesday, October 19, at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower. The event will be presented by Discount Drug Mart, and will feature PGA Professional and 2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis, NBA stars Larry Nance, Sr. and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and the late sports media personality Les Levine.
Guido Guida: Legendary agent Luciano Capicchioni,a true pioneer in the business, is dead at 75. His company Interperformances, based in San Marino, brought to the NBA Arvydas Sabonis, Toni Kukoc, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Predrag Danilovic among many others.
Recently, Raymond Felton and I talked about how most NBA teams are pursuing younger players that become available and not going after veteran players as much these days. Have you experienced that as well? And, if so, how frustrating is that? Mario Chalmers: I’ve definitely experienced that. And, yeah, it is frustrating – just because there’s the saying, “A team always wants a winner.” I just feel like with my resume, I’m a proven winner. I’m not a bad guy in the locker room; I’m not a jerk. So, I just feel like for me to not even get a chance and not even get a workout or nothing like that, it’s a little disheartening. But that’s the way the business goes… I’m definitely surprised how they’ve shifted away from . Those guys are very important. For me, some of my vets were Dwyane Wade, Bron, Jermaine O’Neal, Jamaal Magloire and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, so I’ve had vets that have actually been All-Stars and they’ve taught me about basketball, about family, about a lot of different things.
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In his first week in Cleveland when he went to Sushi Rock in Cleveland for dinner with Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Varejao had a little trouble communicating what he wanted to eat because his English wasn’t great and Ilgauskas wasn’t fluent in Spanish or Portuguese. “I was trying to speak English and trying to say some words in Spanish to see if Z knew what I was saying,” Varejao said. “Then we just decided to just order a couple of beers. And I tell you what, man, at the end of the night our conversation was great. I could understand Z perfectly. All we needed was a couple of beers.”
Joe Vardon: LeBron James passed Zydrunas Ilgauskas (5,904 rebounds) as the Cavs' all time leader. He is now one of three players to lead a franchise in points, rebounds, and assists (MJ - Bulls; KG - Wolves)
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