Ilguaskas was part of the sublime '96 draft class but didn't play until '97-98 because of problems with his foot. Whilst this injury would plague him for the early part of his career, when he did play, he played well.
Z was incredibly agile for a man of his size; he could pass like the great Litho centers that had come before him; and he possessed good range on his jumpshot. We went on to become a two time All-Star and an integral member of the successful Cavs teams of the mid to late 2000's.
We got a chance to catch Ziggy live at the tail end of his career during the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals. He was looking handsome as ever. WARNING: Images may contain Glen Davis.
Congratulations Zydrunas Ilgauskas, we love you.
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