 Most viewed - Kyoto Hannaryz Debut Game vs. Shiga Lakestars 2009.10.03 |
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.520 views
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The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.168 views
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Soon after we entered the gym, they started introducing the players.159 views
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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 85-81.150 views
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Bobby Nash passing in front of 40-year-old Mahmould Abdul-Rauf.114 views
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Josh Bostic going up against many men in white.113 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz112 views
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Inside the lobby of the gym are cutouts of the Hannaryz players. 102 views
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Josh Bostic101 views
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Lakestars bowing to the crowd.97 views
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Reda Rhalimi really stands out.96 views
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Hannaryz92 views
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Chris Schlatter #490 views
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Victory huddle89 views
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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.88 views
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An almost-full Kyoto City Gymnasium in Nishi-Kyogoku Sports Park near Nishi-Kyogoku Station on the Hankyu Line.86 views
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Shiga Lakestars Gary Hamilton #284 views
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See all players on both teams.84 views
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Mike Hall #2384 views
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Hannaryz mascot named "Chin-tiger" (baby tiger).83 views
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Luke Zellar.82 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off.82 views
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Hannaryz practicing.81 views
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Introduction of starting five for Hannaryz.81 views
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No stepping back for Gary Hamilton #2.81 views
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The first of many shots of Chris Schlatter sinking in a ball.81 views
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Abdul-Rauf don't look 40.81 views
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.80 views
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Introduction of Lakestars players. Joho Masashi.80 views
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Joho Masashi runs down the court.80 views
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Again, Gary's back is covered.80 views
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Shiga Lakestars boosters booing a Hannaryz free throw.79 views
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Gary Hamilton79 views
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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.79 views
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.79 views
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.79 views
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Lakestars practicing.78 views
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Super tall Reda Rhalimi #55 with the ball as the Lakestars put up a great defense.78 views
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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.78 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.78 views
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Hannaryz mascot and cheerleaders. Dig those zori slippers they are wearing. No cartwheels in those things.78 views
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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.77 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").77 views
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.76 views
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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.76 views
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Reda76 views
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Free throw by Bostic.76 views
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Chris sinks in another one.76 views
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Lakestars captain Fujiwara Takamichi #11.75 views
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Hannaryz scores.75 views
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During a break, the cheerleaders got out a giant slingshot to shoot a prize into the crowd.75 views
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Luke Zellar #4075 views
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Both teams start practicing on court.74 views
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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.74 views
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Man-to-man defense.74 views
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Hannaryz head coach David Benoit calmly looks on as his team trails the Lakestars.74 views
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Setoyama Kyosuke #34 on the run.74 views
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Tip-off74 views
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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.73 viewsBeing 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.
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All eyes on the ball.73 views
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Going for it.73 views
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Mike Hall gets a Halloween face from John Clifford #44.73 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.72 views
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Joho Masashi #31 and Iwasa Jun #5 were former teammates with Tokyo Apache. 72 views
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Wara72 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.71 views
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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.71 views
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Pregame entertainment by the Hannaryz cheerleaders.71 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.71 views
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Kojima Yuta #3 passes to Ogawa.71 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi for a free throw.71 views
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Josh and Chris71 views
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Josh71 views
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Reda71 views
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Ogawa Shinya #5 and Takushi Naoto #1, Hannaryz captain.70 views
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Kawabe Taizo #1170 views
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Team huddle70 views
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Wara going it for it, but is fouled instead.70 views
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Looks like the cheerleader uniforms can be called "hannari." Although I prefer shorts or skirts on cheerleaders.70 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.70 views
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Iwasa Jun wants the ball from Fujiwara.70 views
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Shinya takes the ball.69 views
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Lakestars lead 37-28 at halftime.69 views
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Happy high fives with the Lakestars as they start to smell victory.69 views
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Chris taking the ball.69 views
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Hannaryz huddle68 views
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Joho looking for an opportunity.68 views
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Halftime entertainment by Hannaryz cheerleaders.68 views
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An easy one by Mike Hall #2368 views
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Reda scores68 views
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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.68 views
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Wearing an autographed Hannaryz T-shirt, the mayor of Kyoto city also speaks.67 views
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Ogawa goes for a jump shot.67 views
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Another successful layup by Chris.67 views
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Lakestars boosters were a loud bunch.66 views
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Mike Hall and Lakestars head coach Robert Pierce.66 views
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bj-league commissioner Kawachi Toshimitsu gives a few words to open the game.65 views
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Iwasa Jun is easy to spot with his skin head.65 views
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It went in.65 views
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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.65 views
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Lakes still leading in the 3rd period.64 views
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Hannaryz cheerleaders occupy timeouts.64 views
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Another slingshot.64 views
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Two team captains at each other.64 views
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Mike Hall64 views
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Lakestars boosters.63 views
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Bob Pierce63 views
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Chris scoring another 2 points.63 views
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Jun and Wara again.63 views
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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.63 views
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Lakestars still lead at the end the 3rd period.61 views
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Luke trying to block.61 views
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Joho trying to get away.60 views
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