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Almost a year after his last visit to The Q for a regular-season game, LeBron James is back in Cleveland -- this time, under much different terms. After being villainized by his home city for departing in free agency in 2010, LeBron has thawed things a b
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Back in the days when sportswriters truly mattered, we were blessed in this country with an abundance of giants. They told stories well, make subjects come to life and the likes of them will never been seen again in an era dominated far too much by opini
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John Wall's first home game against the Miami Heat was over after roughly 15 minutes, when he got kicked out for punching the free elbow-swinging center Zydrunas Ilgauskas in the midsection. The Wizards were still able to hang around as Jordan Crawford e
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Associated Press file The Cavaliers got a late first-round steal in Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was selected 20th overall in 1996. Is Kyrie Irving the Cavs' best draft pick ever? Even at this early stage of his career, it's obvious he's one of them — and he
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The Sixers beat the Lakers Monday despite being outrebounded by 25 (55-30). The last time the 76ers were outrebounded by 25 or more and won was Dec. 3, 1994, when they beat the Cavs 83-78 despite being outrebounded by 28 (59-31). Tyrone Hill (18) and Mic
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Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE After 22 games, we check in on Erik Spoelstra and the Heat's evolution during the shortened season. It might be hard to believe, but we're already a third of the way through the regular season. The Heat have won 16 of their 22
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The Milwaukee Bucks are a strange bunch. They're not good at all on offense and they have a solid defensive unit, which isn't quite on the level of other elite defenses, yet they always manage to find a way to be in contention of stealing a victory in th
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Tony Dejak/Associated Press Amare Stoudemire is shown against Samardo Samuels and the Cavaliers on Wednesday. On the eve of the 2010 trade deadline, the Cavaliers were embroiled in trade talks with the Phoenix Suns. According to sources, the Cavs were of
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Recently, Cavs.com took an inside look at the off-and-on-the-floor friendship of Cavalier veterans, Anderson Varejao and Anthony Parker. Life changed in a big way when Frazier arrived in Cleveland. He was a flashy, former superstar on the downside of his
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So much freedom. So much temptation. It was a long lockout. There were days Eddy Curry felt hungry and tired, and the NBA seemed so very far away. What’s one handful of candy? What’s one missed workout when no one is really working or watching? Curry tho
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Associated Press file Zydrunas Ilgauskas is shown during a Cavs game against the Nuggets on Jan. 8, 2010. It's only a matter of time before the Cavaliers retire former center Zydrunas Ilgauskas' No. 11 jersey. One team official said it's not a matter of
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Cavaliers' guard Kyrie Irving, right, brings the ball up against Warriors' guard Nate Robinson on Tuesday in Cleveland. INDEPENDENCE — Point guard Kyrie Irving is leading the Cavaliers, as well as all NBA rookies, in scoring at 17.7 poin
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This specific part of the offense isn't up to much debate. Kobe Bryant is obviously the better jump shooter. He was born a jump shooter and he's going to die as a jump shooter. There isn't any type of defense you can play on him that will deter him from
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back inside for the Cavaliers. The former center, who became one of the franchise’s most popular players during 12 seasons in Cleveland, has returned to the team as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. Ilgauskas’ job
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CLEVELAND - When Zydrunas Ilgauskas was thinking about a front-office career in the NBA, he sought the advice of the man who traded him from the only franchise he’d ever known. Ilgauskas returned to the Cavaliers on Wednesday when he was named a special
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Several future stars heard their names called during the 1996 NBA draft. And don't forget about guys like Stephon Marbury, Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojakovic, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Antoine Walker (yes, he once was considered a star). One player that defin
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Big Z is coming back to Cleveland! The Cavaliers decided that a year away from the organization was too long for Zydrunas Ilgauskas when they announced that the former Cav would be joining the front office to assist GM Chris Grant. Ilgauskas played for t
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INDEPENDENCE — Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team announced Wednesday that it had hired the 36-year-old as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. Ilgauskas, the franchise’s all-time leader in games played (771)
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The announcement was made today by Cavs
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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back inside for the Cavaliers. The former center, who became one of the franchise's most popular players during 12 seasons in Cleveland, has returned to the team as a special assistant to general manager Chris Gran
About Zydrunas Ilgauskas
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Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (pronunciation (help·info) zhee-DROO-nas ill-GAUS-kas) (born June 5, 1975 in Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. Full Article
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas (L) of the Dallas Mavericks drives past Mario Chalmers (R) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on May 31, 2011 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 92-84.
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 09: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics tries to get around Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Miami Heat in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (C) drives to the hoop against the Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas (R) during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series in Boston, Massachusetts May 9, 2011.
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett drives to the basket past Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, right, after passing guard Mike Bibby, right, during the first quarter of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff basketball series in Boston, Saturday, May 7, 2011.
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett dunks over Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, left, as guard Mike Bibby, right, looks on during the first quarter of Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff basketball series in Boston, Saturday, May 7, 2011.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 21: Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Miami Heat (L) and Spencer Hawes #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers (R) go up for the tip off in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 21, 2011 in Philadelphia,...
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) reacts under pressure from the Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C) and guard Dwyane Wade in the third quarter during Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2011.
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Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday, center, battles for a loose ball with Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, left, during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Monday, April 18, 2011, in Miami. The Heat defeated the 76ers 94-73.
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Memphis Grizzlies Zydrunas Ilgauskas (R) shoots over San Antonio Spurs Gary Neal during the first half of Round 1 of the Western Conference NBA basketball playoffs in San Antonio, Texas, April 17, 2011.
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MIAMI, FL - APRIL 16: Guard Jrue Holiday #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Center Zydrunas ilgauskas #11 of the Maim Heat at the American Airlines Arena in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2011 in Miami, Florida.
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Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday, center, passes past Miami Heat's Mike Bibby (0) and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, right, during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Miami. The Heat defeated the 76ers 97-89.
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Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Miami.
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Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan (top) goes up for a slam dunk near teammate Joey Dorsey (C) as Miami Heat Zydrunas Ilgauskas (L) and Joel Anthony (R) look on during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, April 13, 2011.
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Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C) is restrained by referee Greg Willard (L) and coach Erik Spoelstra after throwing the basketball at Atlanta Hawks Zaza Pachulia in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 11, 2011. Ilgauskas was ejected from the...
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Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, right, is restrained by coach Erik Spoelstra, before being ejected for slamming the ball off Atlanta Hawks' Zaza Pachulia's back during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 11, 2011 in Atlanta. Ilgauskas was ejected. Miami won...
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Miami Heat player Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11) is unable to block Charlotte Bobcats' Kwame Brown (54) from making a two-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Friday, April 8, 2011.
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Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, right, scuffles with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Washington. Both were ejected from the game.
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Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, back, scuffles with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Washington. The Heat won 123-107. Both players were ejected from the game.
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Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas, left, defends as Washington Wizards' JaVale McGee, right, controls the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.
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FILE - In this April 18, 2011, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Marreese Speights (16) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series in Miami. A person familiar with the deal says Philadelphia,...
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Philadelphia 76ers' Jodie Meeks (20) drives past Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas during the first quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Monday, April 18, 2011 in Miami.
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San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker (L) drives against Memphis Grizzlies Zydrunas Ilgauskas during the first half of Round 1 of the Western Conference NBA basketball playoffs in San Antonio, Texas, April 17, 2011.
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From left to right, Miami Heat's Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade shout to teammate Eddie House from the bench during first-half NBA basketball game action against the Toronto Raprtors in Toronto, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
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Atlanta Hawks Zaza Pachulia runs down court as the ball thrown by Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (rear) bounces off his back in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia April 11, 2011. Ilgauskas was ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Miami Heat's LeBron James reacts to the ejection of teammate Zydrunas Ilgauskas for slamming the ball off Atlanta Hawks' Zaza Pachulia's back in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 11, 2011 in Atlanta. Miami won 98-90.
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas (L) of the Dallas Mavericks drives past Mario Chalmers (R) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on May 31, 2011 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 92-84.
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