Big Z took out an ad in the local paper to thank the star-crossed fans in Cleveland for their support: “Although he has moved on to Miami in search of the NBA Championship that eluded him here, former Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has not forgotten the fans or city that welcomed and supported him for the majority of his career. In an ad published in today’s Plain Dealer, Z thanks the fans and city for their support. While saying that Cleveland will always be his home, Ilgauskas asks for understanding as he chases his dream of a ring.”