CLEVELAND – Iaangat ang jersey ni Zydrunas Ilgauskas kung saan hindi niya maaabot ito.
Ireretiro ng Cavaliers ang No. 11 jersey ni Ilgauskas sa March 8.
Ibibitin ito sa rafters sa Quicken Loans Arena bilang pagkilala sa kanilang dating center na nakaligtas sa mga major foot injuries sa kaagahan ng kanyang career para maging isa sa pinakamahusay na player ng Cleveland.
“Zydrunas is not only one of the best basketball players to ever wear a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform, he is also one of the finest human beings that has ever been associated with the franchise,’’ sabi ni Cavs owner Dan Gilbert.

“‘Z’s numbers and productivity are clear evidence of his basketball success. What is more impressive about this gentle giant is the authentic concern and interest he displayed for not only his teammates, but for everybody who worked at the Cavaliers and for the loyal fans who supported him throughout and after his playing days.’’


Ireretiro ang jersey ni Ilgauskas sa pagho-host ng Cavs kontra sa New York Knicks.
Ang Lithuanian na si Ilgauskas, tinawag ng marami bilang ‘Z’ ay lumaro ng 12 seasons sa Cavaliers at dalawang beses na napi-ling NBA All-Star.