Cavs to re-sign Ilgauskas

[Solid D]

I think of Z's foot problems too but in checking the stats, he's only missed 6 games in the past 3 seasons.
Z's games played career.
97-98 CLE 82
98-99 CLE 5
00-01 CLE 24
01-02 CLE 62
02-03 CLE 81
03-04 CLE 81
04-05 CLE 78

[mavsfan1000]

Doesn't Cleveland wanna be a uptempo team? They need an athletic center not Ilgauskas.

[BadlyDrawnBoy]

thanks for the stats. So in all fairness to Z, its been like 6 years since he missed tons of time.

Using my math, 4 seasons.

[Solid D]

When a guy has had more than one foot surgery, there will be fears about further injuries. The article linked below talks about some teams having at least some concern about injuries for Z.

timvp was not off-base in suggesting the concerns.

It's true that Z has now played over 300 games without severe injury, (I think he's had some back spasms too) but that doesn't take away that long stretch of missed games over 3 seasons earlier in his career.

Oh, and 4 years isn't close to 6 years. 4 years is 4 years.

http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plai...941.xml&coll=2

[ducks]

CLEVELAND (Ticker) - Days after the Cleveland Cavaliers made waves with a marquee free agent signing, Zydrunas Ilgauskas reportedly has elected to remain with the club.

According to a report in Monday's Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ilgauskas will sign a five-year deal worth up to $60 million on July 22, the first day free agents can sign according to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement.

The report comes three days after the Cavaliers agreed to terms with guard Larry Hughes, one of the top prizes on the free agent market after a stellar season with the Washington Wizards.

The 30-year-old Ilgauskas, who has played all seven of his seasons with Cleveland, averaged 16.9 points and 8.6 rebounds in 78 games last season. He led the NBA with 299 offensive rebounds, ranked sixth with 165 blocks and was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second time in three years.

After suffering through myriad foot injuries early in his career, the 7-3, 260-pounder has been a constant presence in the middle for the Cavaliers. Ilgauskas has missed just six games over the last three seasons and has increased his minutes in each campaign.

In 413 career games, the Lithuania native has averaged 14.9 points and 7.7 rebounds.

[1Parker1]

Uh-Oh Ducks, Lebron and the Cavs are looking scary next season....

[Mr. Body]

The money goes fast.

At least they didn't overpay for Simmons like the Bucks did.

[ducks]

Uh-Oh Ducks, Lebron and the Cavs are looking scary next season....

what will james excuse be next year not to make the playoffs?
will he trust his teamates this year?

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Hughes is a horrible fit for that team, the man just can't shoot the ball

[Mr. Body]

It's the same exact team he had last year other than Larry Hughes. Is that enough to keep up with the rest of the East? Boston's youth movement? The Nets with SAR? Who are they going to knock out? Possibly the Wizards (ironically).

[ducks]

I believe it would actually be '07, and NY seems to be one of the early on faves, in part because Nike has like a $20 million dollar kicker in his contract if he ends up playing in LA or NY.

you forgot the bulls and he wears number 23

[ducks]

IF KIDD IS HEALTHY
the nets could be better then the cavs

[1Parker1]

Nets didn't impress me too much in the first round when RJ, Kidd, and Carter played together--although RJ was comming off an injury. The problem with them is that they have 3 stellar offensive players and no strong big man to guard the paint and rebound and defend. Which is why SAR would make them a lot better.