Chris Andersen Denver Nuggets Memorabilia and Apparel

Denver Nuggets Chris Andersen Adidas Navy T Shirt (Medium)

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Chris Andersen, nicknamed Birdman, plays for the Denver Nuggets. Andersen grew up in Iola, Texas and played one year at Blinn College. He went undrafted in the 1999 NBA Draft and began his professional career in the Chinese Basketball League, and has played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Hornets. Andersen agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Nuggets on July 24, 2008. Andersen is currently second in the league in blocks per game at 2.42 per contest, despite a mere 20.5 minutes of playtime per game. His 5.68 blocks per 48 minutes played is the best in the NBA. He has the nickname of "Birdman," which fans attribute to his high-flying game and certain tattoos. His trademark has been his "Birdman" celebration, wherein he would cross his arms and flap his hands like the wings of a bird after scoring on an emphatic dunk or blocking a shot. Andersen has a large number of tattoos, mainly on his arms.