McDyess Thankful for Finals Ride

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  1. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The emotions flowed from Antonio McDyess as though the final seconds of Game 7 unleashed a faucet. Tumbling out were the haunting memories of a once-menacing talent who had become a broken shell few wanted.


    McDyess grabbed Pistons president Joe Dumars as he walked off the American Airlines Arena floor late Monday night, and the only words he could think of were: "Thank you."


    "I just kept saying it to him," said McDyess, sitting at his cubicle after the Pistons clinched the Eastern Conference finals at Miami.


    Two big ice bags were wrapped across his knees. These were knees few thought could ever sustain the punishment of an NBA season, let alone an extended run to a championship.


    "Thank you for bringing me here. Thank you for having faith in me. Man, this is ..."</div>

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  2. SebP?

    SebP? JBB JustBBall Member

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    That is a pretty good article, and I am happy for McDyess, he went through a lot of injuries and worked his way back every time. He had a big scare in game 7 though when Shaq or Zo fell on his knee. That must have been a scary moment for him.
     
  3. Miami Flash City

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    Ya im happy for Mcdyess hez been in the league for a while and finnaly has a chance to win it
     
  4. MiamiBalla12

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    Yeah, Mcdyess is a very hard worker. After all those injuries its good to see him in the Finals.
     

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