 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.532 views
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The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.173 views
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Soon after we entered the gym, they started introducing the players.163 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 85-81.153 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz116 views
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Bobby Nash passing in front of 40-year-old Mahmould Abdul-Rauf.116 views
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Josh Bostic going up against many men in white.115 views
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Inside the lobby of the gym are cutouts of the Hannaryz players. 108 views
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Josh Bostic104 views
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Lakestars bowing to the crowd.100 views
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Reda Rhalimi really stands out.99 views
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Hannaryz98 views
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Chris Schlatter #495 views
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Victory huddle92 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.91 views
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See all players on both teams.89 views
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Hannaryz mascot named "Chin-tiger" (baby tiger).88 views
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No stepping back for Gary Hamilton #2.88 views
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An almost-full Kyoto City Gymnasium in Nishi-Kyogoku Sports Park near Nishi-Kyogoku Station on the Hankyu Line.88 views
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Introduction of starting five for Hannaryz.86 views
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Mike Hall #2386 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off.85 views
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Shiga Lakestars Gary Hamilton #285 views
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Shiga Lakestars boosters booing a Hannaryz free throw.85 views
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The first of many shots of Chris Schlatter sinking in a ball.85 views
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.84 views
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Luke Zellar.84 views
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Hannaryz practicing.84 views
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.84 views
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Super tall Reda Rhalimi #55 with the ball as the Lakestars put up a great defense.83 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.83 views
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Abdul-Rauf don't look 40.83 views
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Lakestars practicing.82 views
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Joho Masashi runs down the court.82 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.82 views
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Gary Hamilton82 views
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Hannaryz mascot and cheerleaders. Dig those zori slippers they are wearing. No cartwheels in those things.82 views
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Again, Gary's back is covered.82 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.81 views
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Introduction of Lakestars players. Joho Masashi.81 views
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.81 views
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Hannaryz scores.80 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").79 views
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Both teams start practicing on court.79 views
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.79 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.79 views
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All eyes on the ball.79 views
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Chris sinks in another one.79 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.78 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.78 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.78 views
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Lakestars captain Fujiwara Takamichi #11.78 views
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Hannaryz head coach David Benoit calmly looks on as his team trails the Lakestars.78 views
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Setoyama Kyosuke #34 on the run.78 views
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Luke Zellar #4078 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.77 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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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.77 views
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Man-to-man defense.77 views
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Reda77 views
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Free throw by Bostic.77 views
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Going for it.77 views
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Tip-off77 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.76 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.76 views
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During a break, the cheerleaders got out a giant slingshot to shoot a prize into the crowd.76 views
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Kojima Yuta #3 passes to Ogawa.76 views
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Team huddle75 views
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Josh and Chris75 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.75 views
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Wearing an autographed Hannaryz T-shirt, the mayor of Kyoto city also speaks.74 views
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Ogawa Shinya #5 and Takushi Naoto #1, Hannaryz captain.74 views
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Kawabe Taizo #1174 views
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Joho Masashi #31 and Iwasa Jun #5 were former teammates with Tokyo Apache. 74 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi for a free throw.74 views
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Iwasa Jun wants the ball from Fujiwara.74 views
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Josh74 views
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Mike Hall gets a Halloween face from John Clifford #44.74 views
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Reda74 views
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Pregame entertainment by the Hannaryz cheerleaders.73 views
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Lakestars lead 37-28 at halftime.73 views
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Wara73 views
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Happy high fives with the Lakestars as they start to smell victory.73 views
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Looks like the cheerleader uniforms can be called "hannari." Although I prefer shorts or skirts on cheerleaders.73 views
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Lakestars boosters were a loud bunch.73 views
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Hannaryz huddle72 views
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Wara going it for it, but is fouled instead.72 views
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An easy one by Mike Hall #2372 views
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Chris taking the ball.72 views
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Joho looking for an opportunity.71 views
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Shinya takes the ball.70 views
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Ogawa goes for a jump shot.70 views
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Halftime entertainment by Hannaryz cheerleaders.70 views
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Iwasa Jun is easy to spot with his skin head.70 views
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Another successful layup by Chris.70 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.70 views
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Mike Hall and Lakestars head coach Robert Pierce.69 views
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Reda scores69 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.69 views
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bj-league commissioner Kawachi Toshimitsu gives a few words to open the game.68 views
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Lakes still leading in the 3rd period.68 views
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Hannaryz cheerleaders occupy timeouts.68 views
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It went in.68 views
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Another slingshot.68 views
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Chris scoring another 2 points.68 views
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Bob Pierce67 views
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Jun and Wara again.67 views
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Two team captains at each other.67 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.66 views
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Mike Hall66 views
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Lakestars boosters.65 views
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Luke trying to block.64 views
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Lakestars still lead at the end the 3rd period.63 views
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Joho trying to get away.63 views
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