Varejao would be a great fit for the Heat
Can Shawn Marion’s play for the Cavaliers be the final piece to the puzzle for LeBron to win his first Championship?
LayupDrill’s Senior Editor Brandon Ribak, on behalf of Rumor Mill, analyzes the trade and states who is clearly getting the better deal.
Breaking down the trade:
All-Star SF Shawn Marion would be sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers for PF/C Anderson Varejao and SF Wally Szczerbiak
Shawn Marion is in the final year of his contract ($17,180,000) and becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Anderson Varejao is in his final season contract ($5,784,480) with a player option for the 09-10 NBA season.
Wally Szczerbiak is in his final season contract as well ($13,000,000) and becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Trade Outcome:
If the trade were to be accepted, the Cavaliers would obtain a very solid player in Marion, with tons of potential to do better than what he is producing right now. He would add another defensive threat to the Cavaliers lineup and would be expected to help the Cavs make a run for the Championship. Since Marion is in his final contract season and becomes an unrestricted free agent during the 09-10 off-season, the Cavaliers better hope they make it to the Finals this season, or else Marion might depart once again.
The Miami Heat would obtain a young talented Center in Varejao, with tremendous amount of upside. The Heat will make sure Anderson re-signs with them during the off-season and you can expect a long-term contract to be signed as well. Varejao would be the starting Center for a re-building Miami Heat team and could fit in rather well.
Wally Szczerbiak is the only dud in this deal. Although he is a consistent shooter and can help the Heat this season, the truth of the matter is that Miami probably won’t make it to the playoffs this year. Wally’s contract gives him $13,000,000 at the end of the year and the chances of the Heat re-signing him are slim to none.
So what do you think about this deal? Should the Heat and Cavaliers make this deal a reality, or will it just be another rumor circulating around the entire league?
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I really hope this trade doesnt go through for 3 reasons…..
1. The Cavs would most likely win the championship because of this deal
2. My Magic will be overlooked even more because Cleveland would be all the hype
3. Dumbshit heat fans will actually think this helped them and brag how Wally is a superstar when he hasnt been good for a couple of years now and Varejao is the second coming of Shaq
19-6 baby keep overlookin and not talkin about the magic just makes dwight more hungry
I would be shocked if the Cavs did this deal personally. To gamble and change the chemistry the team has now to add Marion is not worth it.
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