Aging star Andris Biedrins was officially released from the Lake County active roster on Monday, ending his tenure as one of the most celebrated Coons in the history of the franchise. The move likely ends the season for the 7-footer, as it appears unlikely that another team will require his services.
The veteran had an extremely disappointing season for owner Andrew Picchietti, who was expecting his star to carry the team in rebounds and blocks. Biedrins was a fan favorite during his years in Lake County due to his erratic behavior and enormous penis. He declined to comment to reporters as he left the team's facility. "This is a sad day for the Lake County Coons franchise," Picchietti told the media. "Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. I want to personally thank Andris for all his contributions to the ballclub both on and off the court. He was a true leader and a model teammate, and his services will never be forgotten."
Picchietti realizes that there is likely to be some backlash from cutting Biedrins. Recent reports from Lake County cite that fans are devastated by the move. The Coons also lose an emotional leader on the floor and a positive locker room influence, despite Biedrins' inability to speak the English language. However, Picchietti wholeheartedly supported his decision to release his former star. "Andris is just not a part of the team's future at this time," Picchietti stated. "The team is not where we want it to be, and certain changes simply had to be made. This is a business, and the Coons must continue to look towards the future."
"This is certainly a tough situation for the team," Coons forward Blake Griffin said before Wednesday morning's shootaround. "Andris was a savvy veteran and one of our leaders, but everyone else is just gonna have to step up and fill his shoes. We still have to play the Foreskins this week, and we can't allow this to be a distraction. Andris wouldn't have wanted that."
The departure of Biedrins leaves a large void in the middle of the lineup. Picchietti is hoping that recently acquired foreign center Marcin Gortat will break out now that he will be given more minutes. "He has a lot of Andris in himself," Picchietti raved of Gortat. "They're both big, tenacious, can't speak english, the similarities are endless."
Source: The Courtmaster
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