The Cavaliers have hired former center/forward Anderson Varejao as a player development consultant and global ambassador, the team announced in a press release.
Varejao, 40, was a longtime fan and organization favorite, known for his hustling play and ability to annoy opponents. To most fans, he was simply known as “Wild Thing,” which was not only based on his intense play, but long curly hair.
In all, he played for the Cavs for 13 seasons, compiling career averages of 7.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in Cleveland. He then spent two years with the rival Warriors after the Cavs traded him to the Trail Blazers (he was subsequently waived).
He returned to Cleveland to finish his career, playing five games after being signed late in the 2020-21 season.
We have hired Anderson Varejão as a Player Development Consultant and Global Ambassador. The longtime Cavaliers center returns to Cleveland and will help lead the organization’s international partnership efforts.
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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 13, 2023
A standout with the Brazilian national team, Varejao will assist in the area of Cavs player development, and has already been making appearances at the practice facility in Independence. Along with that, he will help lead the team’s efforts with international partnerships.
Th Cavs (27-16) are coming off a road win over the Trail Blazers, which marked the season debut of Ricky Rubio. You can check out that story in the latest Dribbles right here.
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Glad to hear it ! Was just thinking about him last night, how we could use another Andy man type for a back up. Good to see he’s going to still be around CLE in a Cav’s capacity.