Zo News

September 2002
Zo's kidney condition has worsened and he may miss part or all of this season. This is the last season in this contract and some rumors indicate Zo may retire at the end of this season. A kidney transplant will be necessary eventually if the disease cannot be cured through medication and rest.
May 2002
Mourning finished the season scoring 15.7 points per game. He only missed 7 games this season.
May 30, 2001
Mourning wants to return next season - and play better than ever.
May 1, 2001
Zo realizes he may have come back too early.
April 30, 2001
Mourning will listen to the doctors advice during the summer and for next season.
April 27, 2001
Four days off and a trip to Charlotte results in 12 points for Zo as the Heat are eliminated with a 15 point loss.
April 23, 2001
Mourning's manages 9 points as the Heat lose by 26 points again at home.
April 21, 2001
Mourning's best playoff game (Game 1) is only 14 points - Heat lose by 26 at home.
April 17, 2001
In Zo's best all-around game of the season he totaled 25 pts, 16 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.
April 11, 2001
Alonzo and the Heat won their 5th straight game.
April 1, 2001
Zo is scared for his health but trusts his doctors.
March 29, 2001
Riley lets Zo play but will is only coming off the bench.
March 27, 2001
Zo returns in a home loss against the Raptors.
March 27, 2001
Mourning announces his return for tonight's game.
March 21, 2001
Rumors of 'Zo will return next week' shot down.
March 15, 2001
Zo selected to Rules committee.
March 10, 2001
The Heat hope Zo will return soon.
March 8, 2001
Return this season highly unlikely but should be able to play next season.
March 7, 2001
Zo increases his workouts and is having blood tests before and after each game.
February 21, 2001
Zo expected back for start of next season.
February 13, 2001
Pat Riley announces the Zo trade rumors false. Keep Zo!
February 13, 2001
Rumors are spread that Zo could be traded for Chicago’s Elton Brand.
February 9, 2001
Mourning finds it difficult to sit on sidelines.
February 8, 2001
Alonzo Mourning celebrates his 31st birthday.
February 8, 2001
Alonzo is making steady progress.
February 7, 2001
Zo’s career is still in doubt. Will he truly return next season, or ever?
February 7, 2001
Mourning has not ruled out playing in 2001. He is optimistic about playing this season.
February 7, 2001
Mourning will ignore his heart and use his head. Although he wants to play, he will continue to rest and listen to the doctor’s advice, and allow the medication time to do its job.
January 28, 2001
Zo’s friend, Dikembe Mutombo, will replace him in the All-Star game.
January 27, 2001
Mourning voted in as All-Star starter, although he is unable to play.
January 27, 2001
Alonzo Mourning and Grant Hill voted in to the All-Star game.
January 26, 2001
Although Zo has spent the season on the bench, Miami’s record is still similar to last year's record.
January 23, 2001
Mourning nominated for Citizenship Award.
January 15, 2001
Riley's plans have Mourning in the middle. Zo will return as the Heat’s center, and will not be traded if an opportunity arises.
January 03, 2001
Although Miami’s Alonzo Mourning and Orlando’s Grant Hill will miss the season with injuries, they are among the All-Star vote leaders.
December 29, 2000
Mourning probably will not play in the All-Star game.
December 28, 2000
Alonzo Mourning making progress.
December 18, 2000
Teresa Edwards and Alonzo Mourning named 2000 USA Basketball Athletes of the Year.
October 16, 2000
Mourning announces he has focal glomerulosclerosis and will sit out the season.