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Anderson Varejao spent the last 12 years of his life in the city of Cleveland, a run which came to an end on Thursday when he was a part of a three-team trade that netted the Cavaliers Channing Frye. On Friday night, Varejao uploaded two images to Instagram, one with a caption in Portuguese, the other in English, both serving as a thank you to Cavalier fans everywhere as well as the city of Cleveland for becoming his second home.
Below is his note in its entirety.
For the last 12 years, I have had the honor of representing the city of Cleveland and the Cavaliers organization, and for that I will forever be grateful.
Coming over from Spain at the young age of 21 was not easy, but as soon as I put on a Cavs jersey and stepped on the court, I felt at home. There were seasons we played well together, and there were seasons we struggled together. We had playoff runs, and we had championship runs. Over the last 12 seasons we have had many ups and downs, but no matter the product on the court one thing never changed… The unwavering support from all of you, the fans. Whether you were watching on TV, listening on the radio, or in the Q screaming at the top of your lungs, we felt your energy and support.
Cleveland fans are simply the best. There is nothing like walking on the streets on a freezing cold day and hearing fans scream your name, then stopping to talk to those same fans.
There is nothing like looking into the crowd at the Q and seeing over 20,000 people wearing wigs to match your hair. Those are feelings I will cherish for the rest of my life and never forget.
In a similar way to how Brazil holds a special place in my heart, Cleveland has also become a part of me. I consider everyone in the organization as family – from ownership, the entire front office, all of the coaches I have had over the years, and every single employee from top to bottom – thank you. The city of Cleveland is truly a special place. I have seen players and coaches come and go, but through it all I have always known Cleveland is where I want to retire. But life doesn’t always work the way you want it to, and at the end of the day, the saying “this is a business” is unfortunately true.
So with that, I say goodbye. But more importantly, I say thank you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for coming out every night whether we were winning or losing. And thank you for giving me the best 12 years of my life. Home is where the heart is, and my heart will forever be in Cleveland.
Anderson Varejao
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Class act
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Not all trades can be considered a success or failure based on whether or not they produce a title. This one, however, like the trade of Big Z, will only be a success in my eyes if it brings a ring. I know it’s a business and this may have been a “good” or “smart” move, but when you trade someone like Andy, I will accept nothing short of a ring, one of which I hope finds its way onto his finger.
Like everyone, I’ve always liked him, but – damn – this one hurts. great letter.
yeah, don’t worry – after Golden State signs him that ring will find a way on to his finger.
If that sad kid gif wasn’t reserved for Browns articles, I’d post it here
I am devastated at the news of Andy being traded. He is the only reason we watch the Cavs. His personality, energy, and ability to play has been wasted the last year. Best of luck Andy. Hope your new home appreciates you and you have a new ring on your finger this year.
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