Anderson Varejão
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Anderson França Varejão (vaɾeˈʒɐ̃w̃; born September 28, 1982, in Colatina
) is a Brazilian professional basketball
player, who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers
. He won the gold medal with Brazil
at the 2003 Pan American Games
.
and scored four total points.
Varejão also played in nine Euroleague
games for FC Barcelona. In three regular season games Varejão averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. In six "Top 16" playoff games, he averaged 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, including a season high 10 points against Benetton Treviso
.
, Šarūnas Jasikevičius
, and Dejan Bodiroga
, won the Liga ACB championship.
Varejão also played in 22 Euroleague games (starting one), helping FC Barcelona to their first ever Euroleague Championship. Varejão averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, including a season high 17 points against Benetton Treviso
. He later scored one point in the Euroleague Championship Game against Benetton Treviso.
Varejão also played in 18 Euroleague games for FC Barcelona. In 13 regular season games Varejão averaged averaged 8.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, including a season high 17 points against Ulker Istanbul. In five "Top 16" playoff games, he averaged 5 points and 4.8 rebounds.
in the second round of the 2004 NBA Draft
(30th overall) and traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
along with Drew Gooden
and Steven Hunter in exchange for Tony Battie
and two future second-round picks on July 23, 2004. He became a regular contributor for the Cavs, exciting fans and earning the nickname "Wild Thing" because of his wild hair and energetic and relentless style of play. He has been criticized for occasionally flopping, or dramatizing, a foul. Former teammate superstar LeBron James considered that criticism invalid and asserted "He's taking physical charges."
and a season high 14 rebounds on January 15, 2005 against the Utah Jazz
.
Varejão ranked first in the NBA in steals per turnover (1.58), fourth in the NBA in offensive rebounds per 48 minutes (6.1), second among rookies in offensive rebounds per 48 minutes (6.1), and fourth in total rebounds per 48 minutes (14.3).
Vajejao spent six games on the Injured list with left knee patella tendinitis from Nov. 17-29 and 11 more from Feb. 1-27 with a left high ankle sprain.
.
On February 21, 2006, fans at Quicken Loans Arena
attempted to break the Guinness World Record for "most people wearing wigs in a single venue" when 20,562 fans wore wigs given away before the game in celebration of Varejão's unique hairstyle. All fans in attendance were instructed to put the wigs on during a timeout. It does not appear, however, that the fans were successful, as the Philadelphia Flyers now claim to have the wig wearing record with 9,315.
As a major contributor during the Cavaliers' 2006 playoff run, Varejão averaged 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds (equating to 11.7 rebounds per 48 minutes played). During the Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons
, he uncharacteristically shot over 80% from the free throw line and played a big part in the Cavaliers' wins in Game 3 (16 points) and Game 4 (drawing a charge from Chauncey Billups
with 29 seconds left to play and by preventing Richard Hamilton
from making a potentially game-winning shot).
for eighth in the NBA in personal fouls (269) and was eighth in the NBA's Defensive Rating.
Varejão had a career high 17 points on December 11, 2006 against the New Orleans Hornets and a season high 17 rebounds (including a career high nine offensive rebounds) against the Utah Jazz
on February 14.
Varejão played in all 20 of the Cavs playoff game, averaging 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. He had a playoff high 14 points and a career playoff high 14 rebounds in a Game 2 loss to Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.
, and he did not sign a contract with the Cavaliers at the start of the 2007-08 NBA season
. On December 4, 2007, he signed a two-year $11.1 million offer sheet (with a player option for a third year at $6.2 million) with the Charlotte Bobcats
. Under the NBA's collective bargaining rules, the Cavaliers had one week to match the offer sheet, and the Cavaliers did so on December 5, 2007.
In 48 regular season games played (13 starts), Varejão averaged career highs in minutes (27.5), rebounds (8.3), offensive rebounds (2.8), and assists (1.1). He had a season high and tied his career high with 17 points on April 2, 2008 against the Charlotte Bobcats
, a season high and career high tying 18 rebounds on January 11, 2008 also against the Charlotte Bobcats
, and a career high six assists on March 8, 2008 against the Indiana Pacers
. In his 13 starts, he averaged 7.9 points and 10.1 rebounds.
In 13 playoff games, Varejao averaged 4.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and a career playoff high 0.7 assists. Varejao scored 12 points in a Game Four win against the Boston Celtics
and a pulled down 10 rebounds in a Game Two loss to the Celtics.
. On January 2, 2009, Varejao eclipsed his personal best by scoring a career-high 26 points in a win against the Chicago Bulls
. After the 2008-09 NBA season Varejao reached an agreement with the Cavaliers to sign a 6 year contract worth $42.5 million.
, committed a controversial foul during a preliminary game of the 2006 FIBA World Championship
against Greece
. The foul involved Varejão's left elbow hitting Greek point guard
Nikos Zisis
' cheekbone
.
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| 81 || 6 || 23.9 || .476 || .000 || .616 || 6.7 || .9 || .9 || .6 || 6.8
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| 48 || 13 || 27.5 || .461 || .000 || .598 || 8.3 || 1.1 || .8 || .5 || 6.7
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| 81 || 42 || 28.5 || .536 || .000 || .616 || 7.2 || 1.0 || .9 || .8 || 8.6
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| 76 || 7 || 28.5 || .572 || .200 || .663 || 7.6 || 1.1 || .9 || .9 || 8.6
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| 31 || 31 || 32.1 || .528 || .000 || .667 || 9.7 || 1.5 || .9 || 1.2 || 9.1
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| 419 || 103 || 24.7 || .519 || .043 || .605 || 6.9 || .9 || .8 || .7 || 7.1
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| 13 || 0 || 18.3 || .620 || .000 || .703 || 4.5 || .2 || .7 || .2 || 6.8
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| 20 || 0 || 22.4 || .511 || .000 || .563 || 6.0 || .6 || 1.0 || .6 || 6.0
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| 13 || 0 || 18.5 || .407 || .000 || .429 || 5.2 || .7 || .6 || .1 || 4.1
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| align="left" | 2008–09
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| 14 || 14 || 30.0 || .500 || .000 || .682 || 6.4 || .6 || 1.3 || 1.1 || 6.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
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| 11 || 0 || 23.2 || .417 || .000 || .742 || 6.5 || .6 || 1.0 || .8 || 5.7
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| 71 || 14 || 22.5 || .494 || .000 || .629 || 5.7 || .5 || .9 || .6 || 5.9
Colatina
-Geography:Colatina is the second largest city in the north of Espírito Santo, Brazil, 127 km north of the capital Vitória and on the trainline from Vitória to Minas Gerais. It lies on the banks of the Doce river, through which as much as 700 cubic meters of water per second may flow...
) is a Brazilian professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
. He won the gold medal with Brazil
Brazil national basketball team
The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...
at the 2003 Pan American Games
Basketball at the 2003 Pan American Games
This page shows the results of the basketball tournament at the 2003 Pan American Games, held in the Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from August 2 to August 8, 2003.-Men's Tournament:-Group A:...
.
1998–2001
He played for Franca Basquetebol Clube in the city of Franca, São Paulo State. Franca is most known as the "Brazilian Basketball's capital", one of the most traditional Brazilian basketball teams. His skills improved, and he was signed by FC Barcelona, Spain.2001–2002
Varejão appeared in two regular season Liga ACB games for FC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
and scored four total points.
Varejão also played in nine Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
games for FC Barcelona. In three regular season games Varejão averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. In six "Top 16" playoff games, he averaged 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, including a season high 10 points against Benetton Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso, more often known by its sponsorship name of Benetton Basket, or Benetton Treviso, is an Italian Serie A League professional basketball club from Treviso, the headquarters city of its longtime owner Benetton Group...
.
2002–2003
Varejão appeared in four regular season Liga ACB games for FC Barcelona. He averaged 8.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. While Varejão did not play in the Liga ACB playoffs that year, FC Barcelona, led by Juan Carlos NavarroJuan Carlos Navarro (basketball)
Juan Carlos Navarro Feijoo , nicknamed "La Bomba" , is a Spanish professional basketball player...
, Šarūnas Jasikevičius
Šarunas Jasikevicius
Šarūnas Jasikevičius is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who plays for Panathinaikos BC. He is a member of the Lithuanian national team, and plays the point guard position.-Early years:...
, and Dejan Bodiroga
Dejan Bodiroga
Dejan Bodiroga is a retired Serbian professional basketball player.He is offten considered as one of the best players who did not play in the NBA....
, won the Liga ACB championship.
Varejão also played in 22 Euroleague games (starting one), helping FC Barcelona to their first ever Euroleague Championship. Varejão averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, including a season high 17 points against Benetton Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso, more often known by its sponsorship name of Benetton Basket, or Benetton Treviso, is an Italian Serie A League professional basketball club from Treviso, the headquarters city of its longtime owner Benetton Group...
. He later scored one point in the Euroleague Championship Game against Benetton Treviso.
2003–2004
Varejão appeared in 27 regular season Liga ACB games for FC Barcelona. He averaged 7.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Varejão once again did not play in the playoffs that year, but FC Barcelona, led by Navarro and Bodiroga, won its second straight Liga ACB championship.Varejão also played in 18 Euroleague games for FC Barcelona. In 13 regular season games Varejão averaged averaged 8.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, including a season high 17 points against Ulker Istanbul. In five "Top 16" playoff games, he averaged 5 points and 4.8 rebounds.
NBA Draft
Varejão was selected by the Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
in the second round of the 2004 NBA Draft
2004 NBA Draft
The 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
(30th overall) and traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
along with Drew Gooden
Drew Gooden
Andrew Melvin "Drew" Gooden is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Gooden is a 6'10", 250 lbs...
and Steven Hunter in exchange for Tony Battie
Tony Battie
Demetrius Antonio Battie is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school and college career:...
and two future second-round picks on July 23, 2004. He became a regular contributor for the Cavs, exciting fans and earning the nickname "Wild Thing" because of his wild hair and energetic and relentless style of play. He has been criticized for occasionally flopping, or dramatizing, a foul. Former teammate superstar LeBron James considered that criticism invalid and asserted "He's taking physical charges."
2004-05 NBA season
In his rookie season, Varejão played in 54 games and averaged 4.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16 minutes played per game. He had a season high 14 points on March 26, 2005 against the Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
and a season high 14 rebounds on January 15, 2005 against the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
.
Varejão ranked first in the NBA in steals per turnover (1.58), fourth in the NBA in offensive rebounds per 48 minutes (6.1), second among rookies in offensive rebounds per 48 minutes (6.1), and fourth in total rebounds per 48 minutes (14.3).
Vajejao spent six games on the Injured list with left knee patella tendinitis from Nov. 17-29 and 11 more from Feb. 1-27 with a left high ankle sprain.
2005-06 NBA season
After missing the first 32 games of the 2005–2006 season with a dislocated right shoulder, Varejão played in 48 games played (four starts), and in under 16 minutes a game averaged 4.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Varejão had a season high 14 points on two occasions and a career high 18 rebounds on April 19, 2006 against the Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
.
On February 21, 2006, fans at Quicken Loans Arena
Quicken Loans Arena
Quicken Loans Arena , is a multi-purpose arena, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States....
attempted to break the Guinness World Record for "most people wearing wigs in a single venue" when 20,562 fans wore wigs given away before the game in celebration of Varejão's unique hairstyle. All fans in attendance were instructed to put the wigs on during a timeout. It does not appear, however, that the fans were successful, as the Philadelphia Flyers now claim to have the wig wearing record with 9,315.
As a major contributor during the Cavaliers' 2006 playoff run, Varejão averaged 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds (equating to 11.7 rebounds per 48 minutes played). During the Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
, he uncharacteristically shot over 80% from the free throw line and played a big part in the Cavaliers' wins in Game 3 (16 points) and Game 4 (drawing a charge from Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Ray Billups is an American professional basketball point guard for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association . He has also played for Team USA. Billups won the NBA Finals MVP in 2004, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, and was given the...
with 29 seconds left to play and by preventing Richard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton (basketball)
Richard "Rip" Hamilton is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. Hamilton is 6'7" tall, weighs 193 lbs , and plays shooting guard. He currently is the Pistons' team captain....
from making a potentially game-winning shot).
2006-07 NBA season
In the 2006–2007 season, Varejão received increased minutes from Mike Brown. In 81 games played (six starts), he averaged 6.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and was a staple on defense taking 99 charges in the season. This was the most in the NBA. Varejão also tied with Al HarringtonAl Harrington
Albert "Al" Harrington is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Denver Nuggets...
for eighth in the NBA in personal fouls (269) and was eighth in the NBA's Defensive Rating.
Varejão had a career high 17 points on December 11, 2006 against the New Orleans Hornets and a season high 17 rebounds (including a career high nine offensive rebounds) against the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
on February 14.
Varejão played in all 20 of the Cavs playoff game, averaging 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. He had a playoff high 14 points and a career playoff high 14 rebounds in a Game 2 loss to Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.
2007-08 NBA season
In the 2007 offseason Varejão became a restricted free agentRestricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
, and he did not sign a contract with the Cavaliers at the start of the 2007-08 NBA season
2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
. On December 4, 2007, he signed a two-year $11.1 million offer sheet (with a player option for a third year at $6.2 million) with the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
. Under the NBA's collective bargaining rules, the Cavaliers had one week to match the offer sheet, and the Cavaliers did so on December 5, 2007.
In 48 regular season games played (13 starts), Varejão averaged career highs in minutes (27.5), rebounds (8.3), offensive rebounds (2.8), and assists (1.1). He had a season high and tied his career high with 17 points on April 2, 2008 against the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
, a season high and career high tying 18 rebounds on January 11, 2008 also against the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
, and a career high six assists on March 8, 2008 against the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. In his 13 starts, he averaged 7.9 points and 10.1 rebounds.
In 13 playoff games, Varejao averaged 4.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and a career playoff high 0.7 assists. Varejao scored 12 points in a Game Four win against the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
and a pulled down 10 rebounds in a Game Two loss to the Celtics.
2008-09 NBA season
On November 7, 2008, Varejao scored a then career-high 18 points in a win against the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. On January 2, 2009, Varejao eclipsed his personal best by scoring a career-high 26 points in a win against the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. After the 2008-09 NBA season Varejao reached an agreement with the Cavaliers to sign a 6 year contract worth $42.5 million.
2009-10 NBA season
During the 2009-10 season, Varejao played in 76 games, but only started in 7. He still averaged 8.6 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game in 28.5 minutes per game. The Cavaliers once again made the playoffs in the 2009-10 season. Despite many analyists predicting the Cavaliers to win the NBA championship, they lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.Awards, records and milestones
- In the 2006–2007 season, Varejao ranked 8th in the NBA in personal fouls (269) and 8th in defensive rating (98.0).
- On November 7, 2008, Varejao played his 5,000th minute of his Cavaliers (and entire) career. He is the 46th Cavalier to log 5,000 minutes.
- On November 18, 2008, Varejao pulled down his 1,500th rebound of his Cavaliers career. He is the 25th Cavalier to get 1,500 rebounds.
- On December 5, 2008, Varejao played in his 250th game as a Cavalier. He is the 35th Cavalier to reach that milestone.
- On December 30, 2009, Varejao hit his first career 3 pointer to beat the shot clock against Atlanta at Quicken Loans Arena.
- In the 2009–2010 season, Varejao was named to the All-NBA Defense, 2nd Team (9th in overall voting)
- An April 2011 Sports IllustratedSports IllustratedSports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
poll names him the NBA's "best flopperFlop (basketball)In basketball, flop is a pejorative term that refers to a defensive player intentionally falling backward to the floor upon physical contact with an offensive player. The hope is that it will appear to the official that the defensive player was knocked off of his feet by the offensive player's...
"
2006 FIBA World Championship incident
On August 23, 2006, Varejão, playing for the Brazilian national basketball teamBrazil national basketball team
The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA...
, committed a controversial foul during a preliminary game of the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
against Greece
Greece national basketball team
The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World...
. The foul involved Varejão's left elbow hitting Greek point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
Nikos Zisis
Nikos Zisis
Nikolaos "Nikos" Zisis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is currently with the pro club Montepaschi Siena.-Player profile:...
' cheekbone
Zygomatic bone
The zygomatic bone is a paired bone of the human skull. It articulates with the maxilla, the temporal bone, the sphenoid bone and the frontal bone. The zygomatic is homologous to the jugal bone of other tetrapods...
.
Regular season
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Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
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| 81 || 6 || 23.9 || .476 || .000 || .616 || 6.7 || .9 || .9 || .6 || 6.8
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| 48 || 13 || 27.5 || .461 || .000 || .598 || 8.3 || 1.1 || .8 || .5 || 6.7
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| 81 || 42 || 28.5 || .536 || .000 || .616 || 7.2 || 1.0 || .9 || .8 || 8.6
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| 76 || 7 || 28.5 || .572 || .200 || .663 || 7.6 || 1.1 || .9 || .9 || 8.6
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| 31 || 31 || 32.1 || .528 || .000 || .667 || 9.7 || 1.5 || .9 || 1.2 || 9.1
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| 419 || 103 || 24.7 || .519 || .043 || .605 || 6.9 || .9 || .8 || .7 || 7.1
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
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Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 13 || 0 || 18.3 || .620 || .000 || .703 || 4.5 || .2 || .7 || .2 || 6.8
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2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
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| 20 || 0 || 22.4 || .511 || .000 || .563 || 6.0 || .6 || 1.0 || .6 || 6.0
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2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
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| 13 || 0 || 18.5 || .407 || .000 || .429 || 5.2 || .7 || .6 || .1 || 4.1
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2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
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| 14 || 14 || 30.0 || .500 || .000 || .682 || 6.4 || .6 || 1.3 || 1.1 || 6.9
|-
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2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 11 || 0 || 23.2 || .417 || .000 || .742 || 6.5 || .6 || 1.0 || .8 || 5.7
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| align="left" | Career
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| 71 || 14 || 22.5 || .494 || .000 || .629 || 5.7 || .5 || .9 || .6 || 5.9
Career highs
- Points: 26 vs. Chicago 01/02/09
- Rebounds: 18 2 times
- Assists: 6 vs. Indiana 03/08/08
- Steals: 5 vs. Orlando 12/28/10
- Blocks: 5 @ Charlotte 12/29/10