Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Several former University of Florida basketball players are currently playing in the NBA and here's an update on how they're doing.
In New York, the Knicks beat Atlanta 99-98 as former Gator David Lee scores 19 points and grabs 13 rebounds. Former Gator Al Horford scores 18 in a losing effort.
Cleveland beats San Antonio 97-95 as former Gator Matt Bonner, recently back from injury, scores nine points in the loss.
Joakim Noah is injured and not playing for the Chicago Bulls and he could be out for some three weeks. Former Gator Chris Richard has joined Noah on the Bulls after being signed as a free agent and he'll stay with the team for the rest of the year.
Jason Williams is playing significant minutes as a backup point guard for the Orlando Magic. Mike Miller is playing for the Washington Wizards as a starter. Both the Magic and Wizards were idle last night. Udonis Haslem is playing for the Miami Heat and Marreese Speights is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers and both teams were off last night.
Dallas beat Minnesota 125-112 and former Gator Corey Brewer started for the Timberwolves and scores 11 points and grabs seven rebounds.