Last Updated on September 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Chris Andersen:
- Full Name: Christopher Claus Andersen
- Nickname: “Birdman”
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born July 7, 1978
- Hometown: Long Beach, California, USA (raised in Iola, Texas)
- Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
- Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
- Number: #11, #12, #15
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Iola High School, Iola, Texas
- College: Blinn College (Texas; did not play NCAA Division I basketball)
- NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1999
- Teams Played For:
- Denver Nuggets (2001–2004, 2008–2012)
- New Orleans Hornets (2004–2008)
- Miami Heat (2013–2016)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2016–2017)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2017)
- Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the Miami Heat (2013)
- Kids: No publicly known children
- Siblings: He has two siblings: a brother and a sister.
Chris Andersen, widely known as “Birdman” for his colorful tattoos and high-energy style of play, was a fan favorite due to his shot-blocking and rebounding abilities. After overcoming personal challenges and being banned from the NBA for two years due to drug policy violations, he made a successful comeback, becoming a key player for the Miami Heat’s championship run in 2013. His unique personality and style made him one of the more recognizable figures in the league during his career.