Zydrunas Ilgauskas, born on 5 June 1975, is a Lithuanian-born American former professional basketball player who played the center position. Standing 7 feet 3 inches tall, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1997 to 2010 and for the Miami Heat in the 2010-11 season. He was named to the 1997-98 All-Rookie First Team, was a two-time NBA All-Star and played in the 2007 NBA Finals with the Cavaliers. Nicknamed Big Z, he is known for his accurate jump shot, his rebounding and for overcoming difficult injuries. He is the Cavaliers career leader in blocked shots, his number 11 jersey has been retired by the team, and in 2012 he joined the Cavaliers front office as a special advisor.
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former professional basketball player who played the center position
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played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1997 to 2010
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