Andersen’s arms are covered from top to bottom in blue, red, green, and purple ink. “Birdman” was that guy at every stop in his career. That shows what hustle and hard work can get you. ... 2020 All-Star Game, 2019 All-Star Game, 2018 All-Star Game, 2017 All-Star Game, ... NBA Draft. Although he was more of a fan favorite for his personality than for his on-court abilities, Andersen was beloved by most of his teammates throughout his career. Chris Andersen Net Worth – Chris Birdman Andersen is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $16 million. During the middle school years, Andersen and his two siblings were sent to Dallas. Andersen came off the bench for most of his career. He became teammates with LeBron James on the Heat in 2013. He was named the league’s defensive player of the year that season. In 695 career NBA games, Andersen averaged … Chris was born on July 7, 1978 in Long Beach, CA. Andersen actually eyed an NBA comeback after the 2018 BIG3 season, but he was unable to field an offer. He wasn’t going to lead the team in scoring or shut down the opponents’ best player, but he was going to outhustle everyone else on the court. One … The back of Andersen’s head features tattoos that represent his playing style. “Birdman” returned to the BIG3 a year later, but he suffered a season-ending knee injury mid-season. Andersen retired from the NBA in 2017, but he’s still playing competitive basketball today. Chris 'Birdman' Andersen from when he first entered the NBA to today pic.twitter.com/vdlZzPHGtB. In 2001, he signed with Denver Nuggets until July of 2004. He shot 15-for-15 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and set an NBA Playoffs record with a FG percentage of 80.7 for the postseason. Andersen was born to Claus Andersen and Linda Holubec. Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Jan. 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. DETAILS BELOW. He even has a large neck tattoo that says “Free Bird.” Andersen said he is a huge fan of the song by Leonard Skynyrd, and it worked well with his nickname. His fingers spell out the words “Screw You” if he touches them together. Represented by the crab, this oceanic crustacean seamlessly weaves between the sea and shore, representing Cancer’s ability to exist in both emotional and material realms. While waiting for his reinstatement in the NBA, he   worked out and coached a boys’ basketball team in Denver. He played one season of basketball for Blinn College in Texas and began his professional career in 1999 with Jiangsu Nangang in the Chinese Basketball League. “Birdman” averaged a pedestrian 5.4 points per game over his career. Andersen hopes to make a return to the league when it resumes for the 2020 season. His father was a Danish immigrant and corrections officer. While it’s relatively simple to predict his income, it’s harder to know how much Chris has spent over the years. Most notably, he was LeBron James‘ hustle guy for the 2013 NBA Finals champion Miami Heat. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. While he was studying in high school, his basketball coach gauged his interest in basketball and motivated him to make effort… NBA center nicknamed ‘Birdman’ who signed a $26 million contract with the Denver Nuggets in 2009 and won an NBA title with the Miami Heat in 2013. © Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. As of 2020, Chris Andersen’s net worth is, Chris Andersen is a Cancer and was born in The Year of the Horse. “Birdman” was never a star player in the NBA. Chris Anderson played 16 years in the NBA, but he might be more well known for his nickname “Birdman,” his mohawk, and his colorful tattoos. “Give me War” and “Forever Nightmare” symbolize his role on the court as a bully and hustler.