 Last additions - Kyoto Hannaryz Debut Game vs. Shiga Lakestars 2009.10.03 |
The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.Oct 05, 2009
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David Benoit congratulates the Lakestars for their win. However, he got his revenge the next day when the Hannaryz beat the Lakestars 85-81.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars bowing to the crowd.Oct 05, 2009
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Victory huddleOct 05, 2009
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Joho was the Lakestars' crowd favorite. They were shouting his name (JOHO! JOHO!) a few times, even after the game ended.Oct 05, 2009
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Final score: Hannaryz 73, Lakestars 82. I can sympathize with Kyoto losing its debut game in the bj-league. The Lakestars also lost its debut game a year ago.Oct 05, 2009
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Mike Hall gets a Halloween face from John Clifford #44.Oct 05, 2009
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Reda scoresOct 05, 2009
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Mike HallOct 05, 2009
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Two team captains at each other.Oct 05, 2009
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Joho makes many dramatic moves. I’ve seen him play a few times with the Tokyo Apache and he was a valuable and popular player there too. He was traded to Shiga at the last minute.Oct 05, 2009
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Another successful layup by Chris.Oct 05, 2009
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Jun and Wara again.Oct 05, 2009
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Luke trying to block.Oct 05, 2009
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Joho trying to get away.Oct 05, 2009
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Chris taking the ball.Oct 05, 2009
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Chris scoring another 2 points.Oct 05, 2009
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Another slingshot.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars still lead at the end the 3rd period.Oct 05, 2009
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Chris sinks in another one.Oct 05, 2009
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Bob PierceOct 05, 2009
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It went in.Oct 05, 2009
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Iwasa Jun wants the ball from Fujiwara.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars boosters.Oct 05, 2009
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Tip-offOct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz cheerleaders occupy timeouts.Oct 05, 2009
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.Oct 05, 2009
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Iwasa Jun is easy to spot with his skin head.Oct 05, 2009
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Mike Hall and Lakestars head coach Robert Pierce.Oct 05, 2009
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Josh and ChrisOct 05, 2009
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Abdul-Rauf don't look 40.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakes still leading in the 3rd period.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars boosters were a loud bunch.Oct 05, 2009
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Looks like the cheerleader uniforms can be called "hannari." Although I prefer shorts or skirts on cheerleaders.Oct 05, 2009
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Happy high fives with the Lakestars as they start to smell victory.Oct 05, 2009
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An easy one by Mike Hall #23Oct 05, 2009
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Going for it.Oct 05, 2009
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Free throw by Bostic.Oct 05, 2009
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All eyes on the ball.Oct 05, 2009
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The first of many shots of Chris Schlatter sinking in a ball.Oct 05, 2009
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Wara going it for it, but is fouled instead.Oct 05, 2009
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Fujiwara Takamichi for a free throw.Oct 05, 2009
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Halftime entertainment by Hannaryz cheerleaders.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars lead 37-28 at halftime.Oct 05, 2009
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Joho looking for an opportunity.Oct 05, 2009
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Luke Zellar #40Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz huddleOct 05, 2009
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Team huddleOct 05, 2009
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Setoyama Kyosuke #34 on the run.Oct 05, 2009
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Josh BosticOct 05, 2009
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Ogawa goes for a jump shot.Oct 05, 2009
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.Oct 05, 2009
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Kojima Yuta #3 passes to Ogawa.Oct 05, 2009
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Again, Gary's back is covered.Oct 05, 2009
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars wear a white uniform for away games. I still disagree with having a sponsor's name printed on the uniform more prominently than the Shiga Lakestars name which appears as a small logo.Oct 05, 2009
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Mike Hall #23Oct 05, 2009
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Reda Rhalimi really stands out.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz head coach David Benoit calmly looks on as his team trails the Lakestars.Oct 05, 2009
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Shinya takes the ball.Oct 05, 2009
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Joho Masashi #31 and Iwasa Jun #5 were former teammates with Tokyo Apache. Oct 05, 2009
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Kawabe Taizo #11Oct 05, 2009
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Ogawa Shinya #5 and Takushi Naoto #1, Hannaryz captain.Oct 05, 2009
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Man-to-man defense.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz mascot and cheerleaders. Dig those zori slippers they are wearing. No cartwheels in those things.Oct 05, 2009
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During a break, the cheerleaders got out a giant slingshot to shoot a prize into the crowd.Oct 05, 2009
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An almost-full Kyoto City Gymnasium in Nishi-Kyogoku Sports Park near Nishi-Kyogoku Station on the Hankyu Line.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz scores.Oct 05, 2009
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Gary HamiltonOct 05, 2009
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Chris Schlatter #4Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars captain Fujiwara Takamichi #11.Oct 05, 2009
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.Oct 05, 2009
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Good number of Shiga Lakestars boosters. It's easy for them see away games in Kyoto. It's easy for Kyoto fans to see away games in Shiga too.Oct 05, 2009
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Shiga Lakestars boosters booing a Hannaryz free throw.Oct 05, 2009
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.Oct 05, 2009
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See all players on both teams.Oct 05, 2009
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Shiga Lakestars Gary Hamilton #2Oct 05, 2009
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Joho Masashi runs down the court.Oct 05, 2009
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No stepping back for Gary Hamilton #2.Oct 05, 2009
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Josh Bostic going up against many men in white.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.Oct 05, 2009
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Super tall Reda Rhalimi #55 with the ball as the Lakestars put up a great defense.Oct 05, 2009
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Bobby Nash passing in front of 40-year-old Mahmould Abdul-Rauf.Oct 05, 2009
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Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off.Oct 05, 2009
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2009-2010 season opening game and Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off at 2 pm on Oct. 3, 2009 at Kyoto City Gymnasium in front of 1,888 spectators.Oct 05, 2009
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Introduction of starting five for Hannaryz.Oct 05, 2009
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.Oct 05, 2009
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First the cheerleaders wore these black T-shirts and red, harem-style pants. At first, I thought they were hula dancers.Oct 05, 2009
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Lakestars practicing.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz practicing.Oct 05, 2009
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Both teams start practicing on court.Oct 05, 2009
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").Oct 05, 2009
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.Oct 05, 2009
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Luke Zellar.Oct 05, 2009
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Introduction of Lakestars players. Joho Masashi.Oct 05, 2009
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Pregame entertainment by the Hannaryz cheerleaders.Oct 05, 2009
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bj-league commissioner Kawachi Toshimitsu gives a few words to open the game.Oct 05, 2009
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Wearing an autographed Hannaryz T-shirt, the mayor of Kyoto city also speaks.Oct 05, 2009
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The name "Hannaryz" refers to the well-known word "hannari" (はんなり or 花なり) which in the Kyoto dialect means classy or distinguished-looking as well as cheery, bright, and colorful.Oct 05, 2009
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For their debut game, the Hannaryz played against the Shiga Lakestars. Being close neighbors, the Lakestars and the Hannaryz are destined to be eternal rivals and friends at the same time. There are more games scheduled between Shiga and Kyoto.Being close neighbors, the Lakestars and the Hannaryz are destined to be eternal rivals and friends at the same time. There are more games scheduled between Shiga and Kyoto.Oct 05, 2009
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.Oct 05, 2009
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Hannaryz mascot named "Chin-tiger" (baby tiger).Oct 05, 2009
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Soon after we entered the gym, they started introducing the players.Oct 05, 2009
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.Oct 05, 2009
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Basketball fans entering Kyoto City Gymnasium. The Hannaryz is the thirteenth and newest franchise in the bj-league pro basketball league in Japan.Oct 05, 2009
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Inside the lobby of the gym are cutouts of the Hannaryz players. Oct 05, 2009
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A long line outside Kyoto City Gymnasium on Oct. 3, 2009 before noon when gates opened for the Kyoto Hannaryz debut game in the bj-league.Oct 05, 2009
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