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My Take
Anderson Varejao is exactly the type of player I treasure. The unmistakable curly hair was the trademark, but the substance was relentless hustle, rebounding, and selfless defense. What moves me most is loyalty: he spent thirteen of his fourteen NBA seasons with Cleveland, a rarity in an era of constant movement. Stars score the points, but teams win because of grinders who throw their bodies around without asking for credit. That he stayed on with the Cavaliers as an ambassador and development consultant says plenty about how the franchise valued him. I love this kind of blue-collar craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anderson Varejão
- Name (Japanese)
- アンダーソン・ヴァレジャオ
- Reading
- あんだーそん・ゔぁれじゃお
- Born
- September 28, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 211 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anderson Varejão born?
Born September 28, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Anderson Varejão from?
Anderson Varejão is from Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
What does Anderson Varejão do?
Anderson Varejão works as basketball player.
How tall is Anderson Varejão?
Anderson Varejão is 211 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.