Max Strus Debuts Breakthrough F1 Strategy Using Stellar Driving Skills!
“You learn a lot about yourself when something is taken away from you.”
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 15: Max Strus #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena on March 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — Max Strus was the last Cleveland Cavaliers player in uniform after the game was long over.
Maybe that was just a coincidence, but it didn’t feel like it. This was a man who was glad to be back playing basketball after not doing so in an NBA game since May 11. Once Strus finally got his jersey off, he took questions from the media — an activity he’s known for not always outwardly enjoying — but this time was different.
After making it through five minutes of answering questions, he finally broke down. “I worked my ass off,” Struss said. Then, he had to take a second to collect his thoughts and regain his voice that had started to waver.
“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.