Varejao Breaks His Silence
By Tariq Ali on Nov 12, 2007 in Anderson Varejao
In a exclusive interview with Marca.com, a Brazilian news web site, Anderson talks about his contract negotiation with the Cavaliers.
Here is the complete translation, or you can view the original version here.
Google Translation from Marca.com:
Anderson Varejao is the most prized free agent market NBA, and speculation about its future and complicated renovation with the Cavaliers are making rivers run ink States Unidos.Los Cavaliers, who preferred to put any meat on the grill (in other words, many dollars) to renovate a Pavlovic, drink winds by the Brazilian (piece capital in the consecucción his runners-up last season), but not just make an offer taste of Varejao (despite the trip to Brazil Danny Ferry to convince).
“It seems absurd to a lot of what is said”
Access to Varejao, who is still in Brazil while awaiting news from the American press has become impossible, Marca.com being the only means of communication able to talk to the Brazilian (thanks to the player’s own environment) .“I saw the news about me and about my situation in the U.S. media, and I think it absurd that a lot of what is said: the details of the quantities of my contract,… assumptions are not quite right. No. I have been in the preolímpico, either in the pre-season, and Cleveland is playing the NBA while I train here in Brazil twice a day on my own. that I, all my fans as the team know that I want to play and I want to get a fair deal for both sides, “explained Varejao exclusively Marca.com.
The Key negotiation
MARK sources claim that the player’s agents have been working to try to get a long-term contract with the Cavs, but has not been able to reach agreement.
After failure to reach a settlement over a season, the Cleveland franchise has refused to offer Varejao an agreement for one year (only put on the table an option for renewal of 1.2 million which expired on Day 1 of October) Why?
Because the franchise knows the true value of Anderson in the market. If the player had accepted the amount offered by the club, it would again be for the fourth consecutive year one of the Cavs lowest paid team.
The question MillionIf in Cleveland think that Anderson can not get an agreement next summer’s better that they offer Why not firmarle by a campaign? This is the question of million for the Brazilian, its environment and even fans of the Cavs.
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5 Comment(s)
By Brian Peters on Nov 12, 2007 | Reply
that last part was hard to read… the cavs are in the right on this… Gooden is the bench mark, the offer has to be less then Drew, period. I’d offer 3 yr. 6 mil per and that is it! If he proves to be that good and becomes the starter he will get the money he was asking for. He’s lossing a lot of money right now. He isn’t going to make more then this so he losses this years money we have his rights next year so he will not get it then and if he signed now he would have made 6 in each of theses years going into a big contract year! Go ahead play for 2 mil in Spain.
By billy651 on Nov 12, 2007 | Reply
What did he say?
By Tariq Ali on Nov 12, 2007 | Reply
The quote was from Marca.com and Google translation tool was used and as you see it is not the best translation.
he is basically trying to deny the media accusation of him asking for too much money and not working out as some local media reported few weeks ago.
By destiny_driven on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
Personally, I think that with all of the money that the Cavs are making, that they can afford to re-invest some of it into winning a championship. Pay the guy and let\’s get on with the season. If not, then how about working out a sign and trade deal to one of the teams who would salivate at getting him next summer. At least get something of value for him and rid yourself of the headache of dealing with all of the media.
By brazilnut on Nov 23, 2007 | Reply
Clearly, he is a valuable player. We have won more games consistantly with him. The Cavs need him. Lets recognize his talent and get him back on the team. If I were an owner of a basketball team, I would be scrambling to get him. (and let’s not forget how handsome he is)