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SamTheMan67 · 03-08-2005, 06:34 PM

Anderson is so vital for this team..I'm glad we broke the streak and finally won! I think hes gonna be a superstar soon

**Benedict_Boozer** · 03-08-2005, 06:57 PM

He is going to be great, I liked that little spin move he made in the paint late in the game (he missed the layup but still, shows creativity/agility).

Tremendous upgrade to our bench.

futuristxen · 03-08-2005, 07:16 PM

His prescence was severly lacking during the losing streak. His energy bumps the cavs up a notch.

And I agree that he is going to be a star down the line.

**Pioneer10** · 03-08-2005, 08:30 PM

Come on Gooden keep getting those points and boards. With AV back, we can hopefully see the end of the Tractor Traylor era of the Cleveland frontcourt. I can't stand the fat man with his weak outlets and no lift postup game

It's really pathetic with Z, Lebron, Gooden, and AV our frontcourt is as good anybody elses in the league. Shows how much our backcourt sucks - more time for Sasha and Snow Silas. You can do it you can break you're addiction to washed up vets

c-town/c-gurl · 03-09-2005, 10:39 AM

varejao came back last nightand we won cuz he brought the energy
Then they all felt it ..Anderson was the spark .
yes , yes he is the rising star and he gonna help keep the team crackin

c-town/c-gurl · 03-09-2005, 10:42 AM

gooden might have the point but tractor his the energy that the needs.
but the veta or or team still got it and tractor is not fat he just solid.

The OUTLAW · 03-09-2005, 07:49 PM

Anderson helps the team in several ways. He plays good defense, and knocks alot of balls free for his teammates or he can grab as rebounds. He just goes all out every minute that he's on the floor. His energy energizes everyone and, he also allows Gooden to play fewer minutes and frankly I think he's more effective when he stays around 30 minutes.

**Pioneer10** · 03-10-2005, 08:52 AM

Here's a great article on SideShow Bob

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Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao makes quite a first impression.

The first time broadcaster Kenny Smith saw him, he tried to steer the lanky forward toward his alma mater, North Carolina.
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The first time Brazilian superstar Oscar Schmidt saw him, he was shocked to find the youngster actually trying to stop him in the lane.

The first time one besotted female fan saw him, she proposed in a message board on the Cavaliers' Web site.

With his mop-top of curls, his eager baby face, his energy and sense of style, it would be hard not to notice the Brazilian rookie nicknamed "Wild Thing" -- on or off the basketball court.

On the court, he's like a jack-in-the-box, relentlessly crashing the boards, time and time again, especially on the offensive end. Off the court, he is friendly and outgoing, although his fashion sense runs somewhere between disco king and Palm Beach retiree, complete with leisure-suit jackets and striped or plaid pants.

The good news for the Cavaliers is that Varejao (vah-ray-jo), obtained in the trade that brought Drew Gooden from Orlando last summer, is back in uniform again after missing the past six weeks with a high sprain of his left ankle. He had six points and three rebounds in 19 minutes in the 111-92 victory over the Magic on Tuesday.

The Cavs missed his talent, as well as the surge of energy that went through the stands when he got off the bench to check into the game.

LeBron James is still the team's undisputed fan favorite, but judging by the swelling pack of autograph seekers following Varejao and the number of bushy afro wigs thatappeared in the crowd before he was injured, the 22-year-old Varejao was closing in fast.

"It feels good," Varejao said. "I like it. I've been surprised with all the support from people who didn't even know me a few months ago."

That Varejao is in the NBA at all is a testament to the globalization of the game. He came along at just the right time. His story is one that is becoming increasingly familiar throughout the league.

BBB · 03-13-2005, 08:37 AM

A little snippet about AV...

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Anderson Varejao's return from injury has included some behind-the-scenes wrangling. When he first came off the injured list two weeks ago, coach Paul Silas chose not to play him because he didn't want his first assignment to be Tim Duncan, as it would've been that night. This was a gesture that several other players in the locker room noticed. In fact, some directly questioned Varejao about why he'd even come back to face such an opponent after missing six weeks. Varejao then had a setback in practice, causing him to miss another week.

Though Silas won't talk about it, when Varejao was medically cleared again before Tuesday's game with the Magic, it is believed he got a directive from Gilbert to play Varejao no matter the circumstance. Varejao ended up at the scorer's table before the end of the first quarter.

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**Benedict_Boozer** · 03-13-2005, 12:54 PM

^^^ Hey if that's true i'm liking it. Varejao looks fine out there and we need to get him back in the rotation as quickly as possible.

**remy23** · 03-13-2005, 02:52 PM

That article is interesting. Many feared that Silas would become more powerful under the new ownership and become even more stubborn/set in his ways. But if the owner is stepping up to Silas about AV, that's a much different reality than some Cavaliers' fans believed to be the case.

Drewbs · 03-13-2005, 05:14 PM

Anderson is great on the boards and brings a lot of energy and hustle, but a superstar... i don't know...

BBB · 03-13-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewbs

Anderson is great on the boards and brings a lot of energy and hustle, but a superstar... i don't know...

I was looking at his numbers so far this season, and I realize it's nothing special. Watching him play this season, you'd just get the feeling this guy will be a very good player in the near future, but not if you just refer to the stats. He brings so much to a team, and I reckon he'll play a very major role on this team when it is ready to contend for the title (alongside LeBron).

**Benedict_Boozer** · 03-13-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BBB

I was looking at his numbers so far this season, and I realize it's nothing special. Watching him play this season, you'd just get the feeling this guy will be a very good player in the near future, but not if you just refer to the stats. He brings so much to a team, and I reckon he'll play a very major role on this team when it is ready to contend for the title (alongside LeBron).

I agree, Varejao is one of those guys who you can't judge by stats. His impact on the game is tremendous already and the difference with him off the bench is night and day.

**Pioneer10** · 03-13-2005, 07:48 PM

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