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Aussies in NBA: Bogut signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Winston Zhang

Mar 1, 2017

Andrew Bogut has had an eventful few days. First, the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Nerlens Noel, and now, after successfully negotiating a buyout, he'll be heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he'll likely get a third consecutive shot at earning a championship ring.

https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/836750950085836800

It's good to see that despite all this recent upheaval, Bogut hasn't lost his trademark sense of humour:

https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/836748156712943616

https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/836749447451328513

It also seems that Cavs alum Matthew Dellavedova had some influence on Bogey's decision:

https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/836754209366233089

With the additions of first Deron Williams and now Bogut (both incidentally last with the Mavs), the Cavs are going all in on veteran manpower to lead them to a repeat title win. The amount of talent and pedigree on this Cleveland team is pretty astounding as well:

https://twitter.com/hoopshype/status/836745049723420672

With all signs pointing to a Golden State Warriors - Cleveland Cavaliers Finals, some extra spice has just been added to the mix. You can already imagine Bogut setting his signature bone-shattering screens on his former teammates. There's a good chance a scuffle breaks out between him and Draymond Green as well!

All the best in your title bid, Bogues!