Oh c'mon Anderson is one of the most missused players that the Cav's have gotten. He needs more minutes but he is defensively a stopper. He rebounds at a high rate and his efficiency is through the roof. Here's his career record. 2004-05 NBA season In his rookie season, Varejao played in 54 games and averaged 4.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16 minutes played per game.[2] He had a season high 14 points on March 26, 2005 against the Dallas Mavericks and a season high 14 rebounds on January 15, 2005 against the Utah Jazz.[3] Varejao 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).[4] 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. [edit] 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.[2] Varejao had a season high 14 points on two occasions and a career high 18 rebounds on April 19, 2006 against the Atlanta Hawks.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] As a big contributor during the Cavaliers' 2006 playoff run, Varejão averaged 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds[2] (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)[5] 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).[8] [edit] 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[2] and was a staple on defense taking 99 charges in the season. This was the most in the NBA.[9] Varejao also tied with Al Harrington for eighth in the NBA in personal fouls (269) and was eighth in the NBA's Defensive Rating.[10] Varejao 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 Valentine's Day.[11] Varejao played in all 20 of the Cavs playoff game, averaging 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds.[2] 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.[11] [edit] 2007-08 NBA season In the 2007 offseason Varejão became a restricted free agent, 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, [12] and the Cavaliers did so on December 5, 2007.[13] In 48 regular season games played (13 starts), Varejao averaged career highs in minutes (27.5), rebounds (8.3), offensive rebounds (2.8), and assists (1.1).[2] 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.[14] In his 13 starts, he averaged 7.9 points and 10.1 rebounds.[15]
We already have a more talented version of Sideshow Bob, and that's Scola. And he's not a defensive stopper, he's a flopper. Again Scola has that covered.
I'll say it again and repeatedly, no MALE should ever accept the nickname "Boobie"" graciously. I can see him being a player overpaid for his services. Moreyball would be happy to toss Luther Head out there instead.
I think Gibson can be a great fit for us, his role will be easier to understand here, and the open shots will be more open.
Maybe because Lebron might end up signing with the Knicks in the future. There is no way Lebron is going to stay at Clev his whole career.
Lebron isn't going to New York unless some real big things happen there in the next 2-3 years. I know NY is the big stage but even Lebron knows that if he wants to be a legend AND do the whole billionaire thing he is obsessed with then he needs to win and the Knicks are about as far from being a winning team as you can get. I don't think hiring D'Antoni does a whole lot to help either. I agree that Lebron could very well dump Cleveland but I think he will pick a better situation than NY.
Gibson is legit. I'd love to see him on our team. Scola is much better than Varejao. The dude gets 4 points and 5 rebounds. Come on now.
