There were some serious question marks about what Max Strus would look like upon finally returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers following a delayed arrival due to his Jones fracture injury. The immediate answer on Sunday showed everyone the veteran wing would be just fine. Strus has himself to thank.
"Excuse my language, but I worked my a** off," Strus told the media after the game before getting choked up. "It was a long road, but I only know one way to work and that's as hard as possible. I did that every single day. ... I'm just happy to be playing.