Cavaliers Celebrate Black Heritage

2008/01/22 11:16:05 @NBA.com: News

In the CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Jodie Valade writes "the Cavaliers will hold their fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration at Wednesday's game against the Wizards, featuring a halftime ceremony honoring the following black sports legends: Lenny Wilkens: The former Cavaliers head coach has the most career coaching victories in NBA history, with a 1,332-1,155 record over 32 seasons, overall. Wilkens coached the Cavaliers from 1986-93, guiding Cleveland to the postseason five times. He remains the franchise leader in wins with 316. He also spent two years as a player for the Cavaliers (1972-74). Earl Lloyd: Became the first black player in the NBA when he played for the Washington Capitals on Oct. 31, 1950. Lloyd played in 560 career games in nine seasons in the NBA. "
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