Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Ilgauskas with the Cleveland Cavaliers in November 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1975 Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Lithuanian / American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1996: 1st round, 20th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Playing career | 1993–2011 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1996 | Atletas Kaunas |
| 1996–2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2010–2011 | Miami Heat |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 10,976 (13.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,191 (7.3 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,327 (1.6 bpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Lithuanian: Žydrūnas Ilgauskas; Lithuanian pronunciation: [ʑiːˈdrûːnɐs ɪɫˈɡɐ̂ˑʊ̯skɐs] ⓘ; born June 5, 1975) is a Lithuanian-born American former professional basketball player who played the center position. The 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) Ilgauskas played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1997 to 2010 and played for the Miami Heat during the 2010–11 season. He was named to the 1997–98 All-Rookie First Team and is a two-time NBA All-Star.
Ilgauskas played in the 2007 NBA Finals as a member of the Cavaliers. He is known for his accurate jump shot, for his rebounding, and for overcoming difficult injury challenges during his career. Nicknamed Big Z, Ilgauskas is the Cavaliers' career leader in blocked shots; his jersey no. 11 has been retired by the team. In 2012, Ilgauskas joined the Cavaliers' front office, becoming a special advisor to the organization.