For those old enough to remember, it’s still a little odd to hear the Cavaliers' bench cheering on a center nicknamed “Big Z.” But the Wine & Gold have seen some Summer League glimpses from their young big man that has the squad thinking about a possible reincarnation.
Ante Zizic – acquired in the Kyrie Irving deal with Boston last offseason – doubled-up for the second-straight game, and despite Cleveland dropping the, 86-81, decision on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, Cleveland has a very good reason to be excited about their sophomore center.
Summer League is the chance for youngsters who didn’t get much of a shot during the regular season to showcase their talents, and the 23rd pick of the 2016 Draft has been opening eyes through the first two contests in Vegas – leading both teams with 25 points and 11 boards, going 11-of-14 from the floor to go with a pair of assists.