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Varejao to remain with Warriors

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July 14, 2016 at 11:25 pm.

Anderson Varejao (18) will be back with the Warriors. Photo Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Anderson Varejao (18) will be back with the Warriors. Photo Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Anderson Varejao is returning to the Golden State Warriors next season.

Varejao’s representatives tweeted confirmation on Thursday afternoon.

“@VAREJAOANDERSON Renews with the @warriors 2016/2017 season of @NBA @NBABrasil.”

The Warriors and Varejao agreeed to a one-year deal, ESPN.com reported. The 33-year-old Brazilian forward/center came to the Warriors in March after spending the first 11 years of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Between the Cavs and Warriors last season, Varejao averaged 2.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 53 games. In the postseason, he played in 17 games with averages of 1.2 points and 1.2 rebounds.

The 6-foot-11 Varejao’s career averages are 7.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in 613 games. He was the 30th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft.