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Anderson Varejao

Cleveland Cavaliers

1982/09/28 27

6-11 260

Santa Teresa, Brazil

5

the Orlando Magic in 2004 (2nd round)

FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Mi M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2009 Cavaliers 10 0 2.9 5.6 51.8 0 0 0 1.4 2.5 56 2.1 6 8.1 1 .700 1.3 .800 0 7.2

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • His athleticism and mobility are rare at almost 7-feet. A highly energetic player who makes second and third efforts on rebounds and blocked shots. Flashes solid offensive instincts.
Flaws
  • His game is often limited to the low post and a lack of finer skills limits his passing and outside shooting. He sometimes struggles with foul trouble.
Career Potential
  • Starting power forward / center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 17, 2009 Bruised hip, day-to-day.
July 9, 2009 Re-signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to a six-year contract.
April 8, 2009 Missed 1 game (wrist injury).
April 5, 2009 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
February 26, 2008 Missed 13 games (sprained left ankle).
January 30, 2008 Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
December 5, 2007 Cleveland Cavaliers matched offer sheet from the Charlotte Bobcats.
December 4, 2007 Signed by the Charlotte Bobcats to a three-year offer sheet.
December 30, 2006 Missed 1 game (flu).
December 29, 2006 Flu, inactive list.
January 12, 2006 Missed 33 games (shoulder injury).
November 1, 2005 Shoulder injury, inactive list.
March 8, 2005 Missed 19 games (left ankle injury).
March 2, 2005 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
February 28, 2005 Missed 14 games (ankle injury).
February 1, 2005 Ankle injury, injured list.
January 25, 2005 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
November 29, 2004 Missed 6 games (left knee injury).
November 17, 2004 Left knee injury, injured list.
August 19, 2004 Signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to a three-year contract.

Trades

July 23, 2004 Orlando Magic traded Drew Gooden, Steven Hunter and Anderson Varejao to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Tony Battie and two second round draft selection.
June 24, 2004 Drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2nd round (30th overall) in 2004.

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