Report: Ilgauskas Headed to Miami

Multiple internet sources including ESPN have reported that free agent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will follow LeBron to his next destination on South Beach. Ilgauskas is reportedly going to sign a two-year deal later in the week. When asked about the matter, big Z's agent Herb Rudoy said "we've agreed to agree."

So, what does this signing mean? It means bad news for all of the Heat's fellow competitors. in the East. This team will be silly-good with a qualified, big, strong center. Ilgauskas did a great job for Cleveland. Now, with Miami, all he'll be asked to do is be a presence in the post. Grab some boards. Play some defense. Set picks. They don't need a big scoring boost out of him. One would assume that a lessened role will increase his performance in that role. And if that happens, you're looking at a team that will be very, very difficult to beat this season.

Of course, Pat Riley still does need to assemble a bench unit. Until this team has a full roster, I will refuse to agree that they are going to win 70+ games or go deep in the playoffs. They have five players, for crying out loud. No team with five players can win a championship. They still need to fill out the roster, and the players will need to be able to hold their own in case injury arises, or more probably, in the playoffs against the best teams in the league. I don't care who your superstars are, they will need a break at some point. And there will need to be a supporting cast that can at least hold their own if the Heat want to form that expected dynasty.

Bottom line, though, Ilgauskas is a hell of a start in building that roster.