Draft Profile: Zydrunas Ilgauskas

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Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Strengths: Very good scorer on the inside with a sweet jump shot out to 18 feet. Takes care of the ball. Very strong with a solid presence on the defensive end and the glass. Decent shotblocker.

Weaknesses: Not very quick. Will struggle to keep up with more mobile C/PFs.

Scout's Take: Excellent tools to become a premier scoring big man in the post while providing solid blocks and rebounds. With proper attention, could become an All-Star caliber player, maybe even better. However, there are injury concerns surrounding his foot. These durability issues give scouts around the league pause but many still see a lot of talent and great upside if he can stay healthy.

Ratings: Zydrunas Ilgauskas C 7'3'' 238 22 B C D+ B- B- A

Stipulations: For his first three seasons, if Ilgauskas receives either of the listed injuries, he will be injured for the remainder of that season. Injuries: Stress Fracture (Foot) or Broken Foot. However, if he makes it through his first three seasons without those injuries, he will receive +25 Potential.