Cavaliers Ask Fans to Vote for the Top 10 Moments

Vote Today and Let the Debate Begin

Since the Cavaliers’ inaugural 1970-71 NBA season, for more than three decades the team has been making memories for the fans of northeast Ohio. During the 2004-05 season, as the Cavaliers host their 35th Anniversary Celebration, fans will have the opportunity to vote on what they consider are the Top 10 Moments in Cavaliers team history.

Is it a “Miracle” moment during the 1975-76 season when the Cavaliers played in their first NBA playoff series? How about the 1986 Draft when Brad Daugherty, Ron Harper and Mark Price all became Cavaliers? Consider the 2003 Draft lottery when the lucky ping pong balls awarded the Cavaliers the #1 pick. Or, perhaps it’s a top moment that could happen here and now, in any second at any game. Let the debating begin— every vote counts to determine the Cavaliers’ Top 10 Moments.

A listing of 35 Top Moments were compiled by committee of qualified Cavaliers’ “experts” that included the “Voice of the Cavaliers” Joe Tait, Cavaliers legend Austin Carr, and Cavaliers’ head statistician, Chuck Broski— who have a cumulative 89 years with the team. The Top 35 Moments will be posted on clevelandcavaliers.com where fans can cast their vote beginning Monday, November 1st through Thursday, April 14, 2005. The 35 Top Moment selections will be listed in chronological order and will have a description and photos to recapture each moment’s place in time. In addition to online voting, fans can fill out ballots at Gund Arena during Cavaliers games. Every voter will choose what, in their opinion, are the Cavaliers top three moments. Fans can also exercise a “write in” vote for up to three top moment choices. The voting results will be calculated into the Top 10 Moments.

By fan consensus, the Top 10 Moments will be determined and announced on April 14, 2005 during the final Hardwood Classics game of the season, the Cavaliers vs. New York.

Everyone who votes will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win the Cavaliers “Ultimate Fan Moment” grand prize. The “Ultimate Fan Moment” winner will actually revel in a combination of many experiences that will take place on Fan Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 (Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics). Grand prize includes:

Suite party for 18, food and beverage (no alcohol) included

Opportunity to rebound for the team during pre-game warm-ups

Opportunity to be on the court with the team during starting line-up introductions

One game-worn article from a Cavaliers Hard Wood Classics uniform

A LeBron James Hardwood Classics bobble head

A Cavaliers Hardwood Classics t-shirt and hat

For a more comprehensive look at the Cavaliers 35 Top Moments, Cavaliers Insider, Joe Gabriele will feature a weekly look at some of his favorite top moments in team history on ClevelandCavaliers.com beginning November 1st . Vote Today and Let the Debate Begin

Date	Moment Description
2/6/1970	NBA awards the city of Cleveland an expansion team. More
11/12/1970	First win in franchise history, 105-103 over Portland. More
2/19/1971	Walt Wesley scores 50 points against Cincinnati - still the club record. More
10/29/1974	Grand opening of the new home of the Cavaliers, Richfield Coliseum. More
3/31/1976	Cavaliers clinch 1st playoff berth with 110-101 win at New Orleans. More
4/15/1976	Game “Miracle of Richfield” Game Two at Washington. More
4/22/1976	“Miracle of Richfield” Game Five vs. Washington. More
4/29/1976	“Miracle of Richfield” Game Seven vs. Washington. More | Watch Video: 300K | 56K
5/17/1976	Bill Fitch named NBA Coach of the Year. More
1/29/1980	Cavaliers beat Lakers 154-153 in four overtimes in one of the greatest games in team history. More
2/1/1981	Mike Mitchell scores 14 points in 15 minutes in the NBA All-Star Game, held at the Coliseum. More
3/27/1981	20,175 show up for Joe Tait Night at the Coliseum. More
5/9/1983	George and Gordon Gund exercise option to assume ownership of Cavaliers, saving the franchise. More
9/30/1983	World B. Free agrees to re-sign with the Cavaliers, arrives to media day via helicopter. More
4/9/1985	Cavaliers rebound from a 2-19 start to beat the Nets, 114-100 to clinch 1st play-off berth since 1978. More
6/17/1986	1986 NBA Draft, Brad Daugherty, Ron Harper and Mark Price arrive in Cleveland. More
12/5/1987	Cavaliers beat the Lakers, 97-95 on Tyrone Corbin's tip-in at the buzzer. More | Watch Video: 300K | 56K
2/25/1988	Cavaliers trade for Larry Nance. More | Watch Video: 300K | 56K
1/7/1989	Larry Nance blocks club record 11 shots against New York. Team ends up with 21 blocks in the game, also a club record. More
2/12/1989	Mark Price, Larry Nance, Brad Daugherty all play in the All-Star Game; Lenny Wilkens coaches the East. More
5/8/1989	NBA Playoffs First Round - Game Five at Cleveland. More
12/17/1991	Cavaliers set record for largest margin of victory… 148-80 over Miami. More
12/23/1991	Craig Ehlo's 3-pointer at buzzer beats Utah, 113-112. ("Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus and he comes from Lubbock, Texas"). More | Watch Video: 300K | 56K
5/10/1992	NBA Playoffs Semi-Finals- Game Four at Boston. More
5/17/1992	NBA Playoffs Semi-Finals- Game Seven at Cleveland. More
2/21/1993	A day after winning the AT&T Long Distance Shootout, Mark Price scores club record 19 points in the NBA All-Star game. More
5/27/1993	Mark Price becomes the first Cavalier to be named First Team All-NBA. More
11/8/1994	Grand opening of the new home of the Cavaliers, Gund Arena. More
2/7-2/9/97	NBA All-Star Weekend at Gund Arena & the NBA at 50 Celebration. More
10/9/2002	Gordon Gund announces that "a new expression of wine and gold" will be the Cavaliers' colors beginning next season. More
5/22/2003	Cavaliers are awarded the #1 draft pick through the Draft Lottery enabling them to select LeBron James. More
10/29/2003	LeBron James’ NBA debut game at Sacramento. More
2/23/2004	Cavaliers rally from a 25-point deficit to defeat New Orleans in the biggest comeback in club history. More
3/27/2004	LeBron James scores a career high 41 and dishes out 13 assists in comeback win over New Jersey to keep playoff hopes alive. More
4/20/2004	LeBron James becomes the first Cavalier to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. More

Vote for your top Cavaliers moments Select your first top Cavalier moment 4/20/2004 LeBron James becomes the first Cavalier to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. 3/27/2004 - James scores career high 41 and has 13 assists to keep playoff hopes alive. 2/23/2004 - Cavaliers rally from a 25-point deficit to defeat New Orleans, a club record. 10/29/2003 - LeBron James records 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists in NBA debut. 5/22/2003 - Cavaliers are awarded the #1 draft pick enabling them to select LeBron James. 10/9/2002 Gordon Gund announces wine and gold will be the Cavaliers colors beginning next season. 2/7-2/9/97 - NBA All-Star Weekend at Gund Arena/NBA at 50 Celebration 11/8/1994 Grand opening of the new home of the Cavaliers, Gund Arena. 5/27/1993 - Mark Price becomes the first Cavalier to be named First Team All-NBA. 2/21/1993 - After winning AT&T Long Distance Shootout, Price had club record 19 points in All-Star game. 5/17/1992 - Game 7 vs. Boston - Cavaliers destroy the Celtics, 122-104 in Larry Bird's last game. 5/10/1992 - Game 4 at Boston (Conference Semi-Finals) - Nance scores 32 in OT win to tie series. 12/23/1991 Craig Ehlo's 3-pointer at buzzer beats Utah, 113-112. 12/17/1991 - Largest margin of victory in NBA history - 148-80 over Miami. 5/8/1989 - Game 5 - Ehlo scores with 3 seconds left for the lead, only to set-up The Shot by Jordan. 2/12/1989 - Price, Nance, Daugherty all play in All-Star Game; Wilkens coaches the East. 1/7/1989 - Larry Nance blocks club record 11 shots vs. New York. Team gets 21 blocks, also a club record. 2/25/1988 - Cavaliers trade KJ, West, Corbin and draft picks for Nance, Sanders, and a draft pick. 12/5/1987 - Cavaliers beat World Champion Lakers, 97-95 on Tyrone Corbin's tip-in at the buzzer. 6/17/1986 - Cavaliers select Brad Daugherty. Draft also brings Ron Harper and Mark Price. 4/9/1985 - Cavaliers rebound from a 2-19 start to beat the Nets,to clinch a play-off berth. 5/9/1983 - George and Gordon Gund exercise option to assume ownership of Cavaliers. 9/30/1983 World B. Free agrees to re-sign with the Cavaliers, arrives to media day via helicopter. 3/27/1981 - 20,175 show up for Joe Tait Night at the Coliseum. 2/1/1981 - Mike Mitchell scores 14 points at the Coliseum in the NBA All-Star Game. 1/29/1980 - Cavaliers beat Lakers 154-153 in four overtimes. 5/17/1976 - Bill Fitch named NBA Coach of the Year. 4/29/1976 - Game Seven vs. Washington - Snyder shot with :04 left, Cavaliers clinch series. 4/22/1976 - Game Five vs. Washington - Cleamons rebound and hoop at buzzer. 4/15/1976 - Game Two at Washington - Bingo Smith hits 25 footer at the buzzer for 1st playoff win. 3/31/1976 - Cavaliers clinch 1st playoff berth with 110-101 win at New Orleans. 10/29/1974 - Grand opening of the Richfield Coliseum. 2/19/1971 - Walt Wesley scores 50 points against Cincinnati - still the club record. 2/6/1970 - NBA awards the city of Cleveland and owner Nick Mileti an expansion team. 11/12/1970 - First win in franchise history after 15 straight losses. Select your second top Cavalier moment 4/20/2004 - LeBron James becomes the first Cavalier to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. 3/27/2004 - James scores career high 41 and has 13 assists to keep playoff hopes alive. 2/23/2004 - Cavaliers rally from a 25-point deficit to defeat New Orleans, a club record. 10/29/2003 - LeBron James records 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists in NBA debut. 5/22/2003 - Cavaliers are awarded the #1 draft pick enabling them to select LeBron James. 10/9/2002 - Gordon Gund announces wine and gold will be the Cavaliers colors beginning next season. 2/7-2/9/97 - NBA All-Star Weekend at Gund Arena/NBA at 50 Celebration 11/8/1994 - Grand opening of the new home of the Cavaliers, Gund Arena. 5/27/1993 - Mark Price becomes the first Cavalier to be named First Team All-NBA. 2/21/1993 - After winning AT&T Long Distance Shootout, Price had club record 19 points in All-Star game. 5/17/1992 - Game 7 vs. Boston - Cavaliers destroy the Celtics, 122-104 in Larry Bird's last game. 5/10/1992 - Game 4 at Boston (Conference Semi-Finals) - Nance scores 32 in OT win to tie series. 12/23/1991 - Craig Ehlo's 3-pointer at buzzer beats Utah, 113-112. 12/17/1991 - Largest margin of victory in NBA history - 148-80 over Miami. 5/8/1989 - Game 5 - Ehlo scores with 3 seconds left for the lead, only to set-up The Shot by Jordan. 2/12/1989 - Price, Nance, Daugherty all play in All-Star Game; Wilkens coaches the East. 1/7/1989 - Larry Nance blocks club record 11 shots vs. New York. Team gets 21 blocks, also a club record. 2/25/1988 - Cavaliers trade KJ, West, Corbin and draft picks for Nance, Sanders, and a draft pick. 12/5/1987 - Cavaliers beat World Champion Lakers, 97-95 on Tyrone Corbin's tip-in at the buzzer. 6/17/1986 - Cavaliers select Brad Daugherty. Draft also brings Ron Harper and Mark Price. 4/9/1985 - Cavaliers rebound from a 2-19 start to beat the Nets,to clinch a play-off berth. 9/30/1983 - World B. Free agrees to re-sign with the Cavaliers, arrives to media day via helicopter. 5/9/1983 - George and Gordon Gund exercise option to assume ownership of Cavaliers. 3/27/1981 - 20,175 show up for Joe Tait Night at the Coliseum. 2/1/1981 - Mike Mitchell scores 14 points at the Coliseum in the NBA All-Star Game. 1/29/1980 - Cavaliers beat Lakers 154-153 in four overtimes. 5/17/1976 - Bill Fitch named NBA Coach of the Year. 4/29/1976 - Game Seven vs. Washington - Snyder shot with :04 left, Cavaliers clinch series. 4/22/1976 - Game Five vs. Washington - Cleamons rebound and hoop at buzzer. 4/15/1976 - Game Two at Washington - Bingo Smith hits 25 footer at the buzzer for 1st playoff win. 3/31/1976 - Cavaliers clinch 1st playoff berth with 110-101 win at New Orleans. 10/29/1974 - Grand opening of the Richfield Coliseum. 2/19/1971 - Walt Wesley scores 50 points against Cincinnati - still the club record. 11/12/1970 - First win in franchise history after 15 straight losses. 2/6/1970 - NBA awards the city of Cleveland and owner Nick Mileti an expansion team. Select your third top Cavalier moment None of these - I have a write-in for my third top moment 4/20/2004 - LeBron James becomes the first Cavalier to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. 3/27/2004 - James scores career high 41 and has 13 assists to keep playoff hopes alive. 2/23/2004 - Cavaliers rally from a 25-point deficit to defeat New Orleans, a club record. 10/29/2003 - LeBron James records 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists in NBA debut. 5/22/2003 - Cavaliers are awarded the #1 draft pick enabling them to select LeBron James. 10/9/2002 - Gordon Gund announces wine and gold will be the Cavaliers colors beginning next season. 2/7-2/9/97 - NBA All-Star Weekend at Gund Arena/NBA at 50 Celebration 11/8/1994 Grand opening of the new home of the Cavaliers, Gund Arena. 5/27/1993 - Mark Price becomes the first Cavalier to be named First Team All-NBA. 2/21/1993 - After winning AT&T Long Distance Shootout, Price had club record 19 points in All-Star game. 5/17/1992 - Game 7 vs. Boston - Cavaliers destroy the Celtics, 122-104 in Larry Bird's last game. 5/10/1992 - Game 4 at Boston (Conference Semi-Finals) - Nance scores 32 in OT win to tie series. 12/23/1991 - Craig Ehlo's 3-pointer at buzzer beats Utah, 113-112. 12/17/1991 - Largest margin of victory in NBA history - 148-80 over Miami. 5/8/1989 - Game 5 - Ehlo scores with 3 seconds left for the lead, only to set-up The Shot by Jordan. 2/12/1989 - Price, Nance, Daugherty all play in All-Star Game; Wilkens coaches the East. 1/7/1989 - Larry Nance blocks club record 11 shots vs. New York. Team gets 21 blocks, also a club record. 2/25/1988 - Cavaliers trade KJ, West, Corbin and draft picks for Nance, Sanders, and a draft pick. 12/5/1987 - Cavaliers beat World Champion Lakers, 97-95 on Tyrone Corbin's tip-in at the buzzer. 6/17/1986 - Cavaliers select Brad Daugherty. Draft also brings Ron Harper and Mark Price. 4/9/1985 - Cavaliers rebound from a 2-19 start to beat the Nets,to clinch a play-off berth. 9/30/1983 - World B. Free agrees to re-sign with the Cavaliers, arrives to media day via helicopter. 5/9/1983 - George and Gordon Gund exercise option to assume ownership of Cavaliers. 3/27/1981 - 20,175 show up for Joe Tait Night at the Coliseum. 2/1/1981 - Mike Mitchell scores 14 points at the Coliseum in the NBA All-Star Game. 1/29/1980 - Cavaliers beat Lakers 154-153 in four overtimes. 5/17/1976 - Bill Fitch named NBA Coach of the Year. 4/29/1976 - Game Seven vs. Washington - Snyder shot with :04 left, Cavaliers clinch series. 4/22/1976 - Game Five vs. Washington - Cleamons rebound and hoop at buzzer. 4/15/1976 - Game Two at Washington - Bingo Smith hits 25 footer at the buzzer for 1st playoff win. 3/31/1976 - Cavaliers clinch 1st playoff berth with 110-101 win at New Orleans. 10/29/1974 - Grand opening of the Richfield Coliseum. 2/19/1971 - Walt Wesley scores 50 points against Cincinnati - still the club record. 2/6/1970 - NBA awards the city of Cleveland and owner Nick Mileti an expansion team. 11/12/1970 - First win in franchise history after 15 straight losses. 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