INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -Even when he opted to become a free agent, Anderson Varejao thought his best option was to remain a Cleveland Cavalier.
Less than a month after declining an option year on his contract, Varejao signed a six-year deal that could pay him $50 million with incentives, but averages closer to $7 million annually.
“Our priority was Cleveland,” Varejao said at a Friday press conference. “I know we had some other teams (interested), but I wanted to come back. I believe we have a great organization, a great team and we have a chance to win a championship.”
The hustling Varejao, 6-foot-11 and 260 pounds, gives Cleveland three quality centers, along with newly acquired Shaquille O’Neal and veteran Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Varejao also plays forward.
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