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Cavaliers all-time starting lineup by Win Shares

By Jonathan Lurensky

NBA player LeBron James (R) of the Cleveland Cavaliers is watched by teammate Zydrunas Ilgauskas during a training session in the leadup to their 17 October exhibition match against the Orlando Magic in Shanghai, 16 October 2007. The NBA's drive into China moves up a gear this week as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic give fans in Shanghai and Macau a close-up look at the world's best basketball league. Basketball is hugely popular in China, where an estimated 300 million people play the sport, with Chinese stars such as the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming and Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian fuelling interest. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)
NBA player LeBron James (R) of the Cleveland Cavaliers is watched by teammate Zydrunas Ilgauskas during a training session in the leadup to their 17 October exhibition match against the Orlando Magic in Shanghai, 16 October 2007. The NBA's drive into China moves up a gear this week as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic give fans in Shanghai and Macau a close-up look at the world's best basketball league. Basketball is hugely popular in China, where an estimated 300 million people play the sport, with Chinese stars such as the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming and Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian fuelling interest. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Dec 16, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Cavaliers all-time starting lineup: Center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, 63.4 Win Shares

Zydrundas IIgauskas is one of the best teammates that LeBron James had in his first stint with Cleveland. IIgauskas’ retirement ceremony actually ended up being one of the reasons that James came back to Cleveland for his second go-around. He is still the teammate James has assisted most often over the course of his career.

IIgauskas will provide rebounding for this team. He and Daugherty will be a very dangerous rebounding duo and both players are capable post scorers who can play in the pick-and-roll and hit a mid-range jumper if necessary.

It’s true this Cavs lineup might not have the depth of all-time lineups for teams like the Celtics, Warriors or Lakers. But as long as you have LeBron James, anything is possible.

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