Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a Lithuanian-born American former professional basketball player who played the centre position. Ilgauskas made his professional debut in his birthplace of Kaunas, with local club Atletas in 1993. He averaged 20.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game in the 1994–95 season.
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The 7’3″ 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 1997-1998 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.
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He is known for his accurate jump shot, 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.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas Net Worth
He is one of the richest former basketball players having a whopping net worth of over $50 million.
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