Zydrunas Ilgauskas is Retiring from the NBA


Happy trails, Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Big Z is calling it quits after 13 seasons in the NBA. Reports the Plain Dealer: “Former Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas tells the Plain Dealer he is retiring from the NBA after 13 seasons. Ilgauskas: ‘enough is enough. My body is beat up and I’m tired physically. There is no age limit, but everyone knows when it’s time.’ More Z: ‘I want to spend more time with my family. I have spent the last 15 years living out of a suitcase.’ Ilgauskas says he’s most proud of his longevity after suffering all ther early injuries in his career.”