Z for 3! That was the topic at practice today, the first triple for Zydrunas in nearly 4 years, coming against the Bulls. That was a designed play by the way, an open look from the corner, off a LeBron/Mo pick and roll. Z felt it was ironic that he drilled the 22 footer when he couldn't buy one of his patented face up J's. Drew Gooden, who was guarding Z for the first time ever, asked Z, "hey, where was that play when I was here?"
Z joked he's the best shooting 3 man on the team right now, based on percentage. He's 1 for 2 at 50% (actually he's 2nd, Delonte's at 54%). Mike Brown says Z has the green light to shoot it if he's open, but looked into one of the TV cameras today and said, "Ben, I love, you, but that shot is not for you, or you, Andy". Boobie says Z has that shot in his arsenal, but when asked if the big fella could hold his own with Daniel in a 3 point shooting contest, the answer, with a smile..."nah...no way!"
Z joked he might now get an invite to the All-Star shootout in Phoenix this February, but since his teammates rode him more about his 2 point air ball instead of marveling at his triple stroke, the NBA might skip that phone call.
See you in Cavaliers Live, at 7pm, prior to the Cavs and Pacers.


I can't believe Z has more 3 pointers, after 5 games, than LeBron....what is goin' on here!
Brian J. Truskot04:02 PM EST