Anderson Varejão Net Worth

Anderson Varejão, a retired Brazilian professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Born on September 28, 1982, in Colatina, Brazil, Varejão grew up in a basketball family and began playing organized basketball at a young age. He began his professional career in 1998 with Franca Basquetebol Clube, playing through the first half of the 2001-02 season.

Varejão's performances in Brazil caught the attention of European clubs, leading to his move to FC Barcelona in early 2002. He played for Barcelona through the 2003-04 season, winning Liga ACB championships in 2002-03 and 2003-04. After his time in Spain, Varejão signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2004 NBA Draft and spent 14 seasons playing for the franchise, earning approximately $83 million in salary.

He also played professionally in Brazil and Europe, representing Brazil’s national basketball team in several international competitions. Known for his rebounding, defensive energy, and physical style of play, Varejão became an important contributor for the Cavaliers during their 2007 NBA Finals run. Despite dealing with numerous injuries throughout his career, Varejão remained with the Cavaliers for over a decade before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

He played for the Warriors during their record-breaking 2015-16 season before being waived in 2017. Varejão returned to Brazil in 2018, signing with Flamengo and helping the club win the Brazilian League championship in the 2018-19 season.