Anderson Varejão back with Cavs in player development role
FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao (17) is propped up by, from left to right, Toronto Raptors' Anthony Bennett, Bismark Biyombo and Cory Joseph after being fouled during first-half preseason NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Varejão has bounced back to the Cavaliers. One of the most popular players in Cleveland’s history, Varejão has been hired as a player development consultant and global ambassador for the team that he played with for 14 NBA seasons. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Chris Young]
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anderson Varejão has bounced back to the Cavaliers. One of the most popular players in Cleveland’s history, Varejão has been hired as a player development consultant and global ambassador for the team that he played with for 14 NBA seasons. Known for his hustle and frizzy hair, Varejão was with the Cavs from 2004-15. He spent two seasons with Golden State before returning to Cleveland after a three-year break. Varejão has stayed connected to the organization, making periodic appearances at practices and games. In his new role, Varejão will help develop players on the floor while also working with coaches and front office members during the season. He’ll also travel to broaden the team’s global reach, especially in Latin America.
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FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao, right, from Brazil, and LeBron James celebrate late in the Cavaliers' 91-87 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Cleveland. Varejão has bounced back to the Cavaliers. One of the most popular players in Cleveland’s history, Varejão has been hired as a player development consultant and global ambassador for the team that he played with for 14 NBA seasons. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
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FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao (17), from Brazil, drives the lane between Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins (43) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. Varejão has bounced back to the Cavaliers. One of the most popular players in Cleveland’s history, Varejão has been hired as a player development consultant and global ambassador for the team that he played with for 14 NBA seasons. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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