Free Agent: Chris Andersen [Archive]

Bruno

04-29-2009, 05:07 AM

timvp

04-29-2009, 05:12 AM

This guy would be a beast on the Spurs if he had his head straight. But no way the Spurs roll the dice on him.

His per-minute stats this year were disgusting.

EricB

04-29-2009, 08:00 AM

I thought i heard his head was back on straight?

pauls931

04-29-2009, 09:21 AM

Send him to phoenix please! You guys want to get Borris Diaw somehow anyway...

DPG21920

04-29-2009, 09:24 AM

He is Marcus Camby V.2. Same type of rebounder and "defender". Would fit well in SA, but I feel he is too much of a free spirit to mesh.

turiaf for president

04-29-2009, 09:54 AM

highly doubtful the nuggets dont outbid the highest bidder for bird man.

SenorSpur

04-29-2009, 10:18 AM

Nuggets will not be able to save everybody. Because they're up against the cap, I'm hoping that if they resign Andersen, they will be unable to keep Jones.

lefty

04-29-2009, 10:21 AM

He has great hair though.

Nobody in the current Spurs roster has good hair, except for Oberto.

Manufan909

04-29-2009, 10:22 AM

If his head is on straight now, I wouldn't mind, he's a perfect compliment defender to Timmy, and can clean up the boards on both ends. I wouldn't mind him over Gooden. He's basically what I hope Ian to be, so it'd be nice to have 2 athletic bigs, 2 unathletic ones, and Bonner, lol.

Muser

04-29-2009, 10:41 AM

Yes Please.

SenorSpur

04-29-2009, 10:48 AM

He's nowhere near as offensively polished as Gooden. Yet Gooden is nowhere near the defender and shotblocker that Andersen is. If he could get had cheaply, you bet.

That said, I highly doubt that Denver will allow him to get away.

loveforthegame

04-29-2009, 11:02 AM

Denver would be stupid to let him go.

I think he'd fit perfectly here. His shot blocking next to Duncan ... can you imagine? Not to mention the way he rebounds. No offense to speak of other than dunks but we can't have strictly shooters at every position.

He appears to have his head on straight but I doubt the Spurs give him a look. They probably want some 6'5 guy to play center.

HarlemHeat37

04-29-2009, 01:53 PM

I'm in the same boat as Senor here..

we should go after Andersen or Jones, whoever is let go..

SenorSpur

04-29-2009, 03:29 PM

Here is the link to Denver's Team Salary Information.

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/denver.htm

They've got some cash coming off the books, yet they have Anderson & Jones to resign. I'm not sure what the deal is with JR Smith. Still, Denver will have some cap concerns.

Morg1411

04-29-2009, 03:40 PM

Get him!!!!

crc21209

04-29-2009, 06:23 PM

Very good hustle guy....but doesnt have his head straight and only a matter of time before he gets caught coked-up again. :lol

CharlieMac

04-29-2009, 09:42 PM

This guy would be a beast on the Spurs if he had his head straight. But no way the Spurs roll the dice on him.

His per-minute stats this year were disgusting.

Best pick-up I made this year, easily.

For some reason I think he could fit well into the Spurs system. He has made his mistakes, but by no means is he Rodman redux. I'd definitely chance it with him, especially considering teh fact that I doubt he'll want to be given a mandatory one year sabbitical again.

AussieFanKurt

04-29-2009, 10:15 PM

I'd love to see the Birdman in silver and black but won't happen or very unlikely

TheSpursFNRule

04-29-2009, 10:23 PM

This wont happen. Denver is making it a top priority to re-sign him and he's fine where he is.

Cant_Be_Faded

04-30-2009, 12:27 AM

I think its downright funny how it's impossible for us to find a big man who can rebound and play D every single summer.

Thomas82

04-30-2009, 01:46 AM

I think its downright funny how it's impossible for us to find a big man who can rebound and play D every single summer.

It's more frustrating than anything.

spursbird

04-30-2009, 03:20 AM

I like this guy. He can block and rebound. But he surely doesn't fit the Spurs cauz he likes to dunk.

TheSpursFNRule

04-30-2009, 04:57 AM

I read the Nuggets are making it a top priority to re-sign him. I really don't think this is a possibility.

Danny.Zhu

05-01-2009, 12:33 AM

No more than 5m, please.

picnroll

05-02-2009, 12:59 PM

Best bang for the buck. This is the big I'd like to see the Spurs go after. Real crowd favorite, high energy, emotion guy too.

exstatic

05-02-2009, 01:54 PM

I really like him. High energy and plays agressively. Good shot blocker and rebounder.

I don't think the Spurs will take a chance on him though. He might not mix well with Pop.
That's an understatement. He'd be in the doghouse after the first workout session of the first day of training camp.

picnroll

05-02-2009, 03:09 PM

That's an understatement. He'd be in the doghouse after the first workout session of the first day of training camp.
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Don't see that. Maybe a risk off the court if he hasn't mended ways but on the court he seems like a 100% Pop type player.

Spurs are going to have to get a little creative. They can't afford to sit back and wait for the boy scouts to sign up.

Muser

05-02-2009, 03:55 PM

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Don't see that. Maybe a risk off the court if he hasn't mended ways but on the court he seems like a 100% Pop type player.

Spurs are going to have to get a little creative. They can't afford to sit back and wait for the boy scouts to sign up.

Agreed, everyone is saying we need an athletic big next to Duncan, you're not gonna find many big men more athletic than him.

Dr. Gonzo

05-02-2009, 04:10 PM

This will do wonders for the Spurs street cred.

They need a drug addict with tats.

biziofromdowntown

05-02-2009, 04:11 PM

I saw him in Euroleague Final 4, he made an impressive game.

TimDunkem

05-02-2009, 04:19 PM

I saw him in Euroleague Final 4, he made an impressive game.
Anderson > Bourousis huh? :lmao

exstatic

05-02-2009, 05:03 PM

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Don't see that. Maybe a risk off the court if he hasn't mended ways but on the court he seems like a 100% Pop type player.

Spurs are going to have to get a little creative. They can't afford to sit back and wait for the boy scouts to sign up.

What players Spurs players are you watching? As far as attitude, the closest analog would have been Cherokee Parks, a one year Spur.

As far as actual basketball skills, he has very few, and he'll be 31 in July, just about the time the physical skills roller coaster starts it's "down" plunge. That's where it gets ugly for players who coast/get by on athleticism.

Manufan909

05-02-2009, 09:51 PM

What players Spurs players are you watching? As far as attitude, the closest analog would have been Cherokee Parks, a one year Spur.

As far as actual basketball skills, he has very few, and he'll be 31 in July, just about the time the physical skills roller coaster starts it's "down" plunge. That's where it gets ugly for players who coast/get by on athleticism.

But he's always coked up. He'll never decline, physically at least.:lol

picnroll

05-03-2009, 03:28 PM

What players Spurs players are you watching? As far as attitude, the closest analog would have been Cherokee Parks, a one year Spur.

As far as actual basketball skills, he has very few, and he'll be 31 in July, just about the time the physical skills roller coaster starts it's "down" plunge. That's where it gets ugly for players who coast/get by on athleticism.
Watching the Mavs - Nuggets?

http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/tomasson/2009/05/03/flying-high/

Manufan909

05-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Damn, he was a beast today. Pop would be crazy to not at least show interest. I'd rather have Byrdman than McDyess or Sheed. He seems to be the closest there is to a Dirk-stopper in this league.

EricB

05-03-2009, 05:42 PM

Damn, he was a beast today. Pop would be crazy to not at least show interest. I'd rather have Byrdman than McDyess or Sheed. He seems to be the closest there is to a Dirk-stopper in this league.

:lmao

Yeah why have a power forward that gets 24 and 12 in aplayoff game vs the Cavaliers.

Unreal

timvp

05-03-2009, 05:42 PM

He'd be damn good on the Spurs starting next to Duncan. He's a shotblocker who, unlike Camby, actually makes game-altering blocks. He doesn't just survive off of "I'm not guarding my man so I'll come over here and block a point guard" type of worthless blocks. He's been this productive all season long.

But .......... I just don't see it on the Spurs. Even if he's changed, he was a meth head not that long ago. He's still more of a freelancer than Pop likes. He'll be a player many teams consider. And he's old enough that giving him a long-term contract is questionable.

I'd love it but I don't see it.

picnroll

05-03-2009, 06:07 PM

Spurs went after JR Smith so there's hope.

Birdman will be the one I'll be bummed about when the Spurs don't sign him.

Manufan909

05-03-2009, 06:09 PM

:lmao

Yeah why have a power forward that gets 24 and 12 in aplayoff game vs the Cavaliers.

Unreal

So you want the Spurs to stay old as dirt? Unreal.:nope

timvp

05-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Spurs went after JR Smith so there's hope.
They didn't go after JR Smith this summer when Smith was easily the most talented player in their price range. They went after Smith before he really turned crazy, killed his friend, etc.

picnroll

05-03-2009, 06:17 PM

They didn't go after JR Smith this summer when Smith was easily the most talented player in their price range. They went after Smith before he really turned crazy, killed his friend, etc.
Smith was who I was hoping for last season. I like to think not going after him was because they knew that Denver would match an MLE offer and tie up their MLE.

ducks

05-03-2009, 06:54 PM

I think spurs know know after their first round exit they might need to gamble on a person
anderson would be a great one to do that with

TDMVPDPOY

05-03-2009, 08:41 PM

it be a good sign....if he fucks up, we can always blame it on the meth

Spurs_9_20_21

05-03-2009, 09:16 PM

well i'd love to get him! he played great today, he had what 4 blocks??

ChumpDumper

05-04-2009, 01:25 AM

Buy high, so to speak.

Obstructed_View

05-04-2009, 03:39 AM

Smith was who I was hoping for last season. I like to think not going after him was because they knew that Denver would match an MLE offer and tie up their MLE.

Which they would have done, and would have waited until the last minute to do so, if for no other reason than payback for Elson.

PDXSpursFan

05-04-2009, 03:34 PM

damn, he was a beast today. Pop would be crazy to not at least show interest. I'd rather have byrdman than mcdyess or sheed. He seems to be the closest there is to a dirk-stopper in this league.
+1.

beachwood

05-04-2009, 05:12 PM

Don't think I could watch a player for 82+ games a year who flaps his arms like a bird after every big play. This guy is pure douche.

Ditty

05-04-2009, 05:14 PM

this tough i wouldnt mind him and gooden in the front court if we dont end up with bourissis

Manufan909

05-06-2009, 03:08 AM

So does anyone think he's the best defender Denver has for Dirk? He seems to be a very intelligent defender, 5x the defender Bonner, Kurt, and Gooden would be if they triple-teamed Dirk all game.

And SOT, any actuall news on Yiannis, or is it still KBP blowing smoke?

Streakyshooter08

05-06-2009, 05:13 AM

I would really like to see Anderson on the Spurs. He would be what you need next to Duncan. Good defender, rebounder and shotblocker.

What do you guys think is his price range?

024

05-06-2009, 05:31 AM

hard to see denver not matching anything the spurs can offer him.

Dre>Parker

05-06-2009, 05:45 AM

Bird will probably get 3-5 mill a year. I'd say Denver probably re-signs him on the low end of that though, because he really wants to be here and will most likely take a little less to stay. I can't see Denver letting him go either way.

Ditty

05-06-2009, 12:21 PM

as much as i like this kid

i don't see the spurs getting him this offseason

but he does sure do a good job on nowitski

but he loves denver but hopefully will sign a short term deal

RuffnReadyOzStyle

05-07-2009, 01:04 AM

I'd love to see Birdman as a Spur, but there's no feasible way we get him. The only way the Nuggets don't keep him is if someone else massively overpays for him (say 4 years at 7mil).

Marcus Bryant

06-24-2009, 07:48 PM

Too bad he was a meth head.

Knoxxx

06-24-2009, 08:04 PM

As much as he might like Denver, this guy needs the dough and even a $1 million a year difference, you telling me that would not matter to him? Also, won't Denver incur the luxury tax, costing them double? Seems to me Denver is chronically in that position, although I can't say I know their situation as of now.

Tully365

06-25-2009, 02:30 PM

What a difference a year makes! Last year during the off season, any mention of him as a potential free agent signing only brought a slew of jokes, criticisms, and put-downs. This year, he is almost universally desired by the entire forum.

angelbelow

06-27-2009, 02:18 AM

lol the hornets must be kicking themselves for letting this guy walk

Obstructed_View

06-27-2009, 03:56 AM

Tully365

06-27-2009, 04:04 AM

Funny how not doing crack improves your game.

Are you trying to say that Bonner did crack during the playoff series with Dallas?!

Obstructed_View

06-27-2009, 06:22 AM

Are you trying to say that Bonner did crack during the playoff series with Dallas?!

If I were saying that, then Mason and Finley and KT would have to be tested too.

Muser

06-27-2009, 06:24 AM

If I were saying that, then Mason and Finley and KT would have to be tested too.

Anyone not named Duncan, Parker or Bowen would be tested.

Vic Petro

06-27-2009, 12:53 PM

As much as Birdman loves Denver, he is from Texas is he not? If there was any other place he would go, perhaps this would be the place.:drunk

Tully365

06-27-2009, 03:44 PM

It's amazing how everyone's so quick to judge. In these forums, I've seen him accused of doing heroin, being a meth head, being a drug addict, doing crack, doing coke, etc... the original rumor I heard when he was suspended was that he had done ecstasy. But the truth is, none of us really know. If he was going through a tough patch in his life, and made the mistake of doing E with some buddies one weekend it doesn't make him an "addict" and it very likely doesn't even make him a bad person, especially compared to others in the league who have beaten their wives, raped women, etc...

Spurs Brazil

07-01-2009, 09:47 AM

The vibe I'm getting already is that the Nuggets should be able to secure a verbal commitment from Chris Andersen on a new contract -- their first shot-blocker off the bench and the most popular Nugget not named Chauncey or Carmelo -- in fairly fast fashion. Andersen played for a mere $797,581 last season after a two-year drug suspension.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Chatter-090701

rjv

07-01-2009, 09:51 AM

i expect anderson to sign quickly with the nuggets.

hater

07-01-2009, 09:54 AM

overhyped white boy

MoSpur

07-01-2009, 09:58 AM

Chris Andersen would be my second choice after Wallace because of his blocking.

timvp

07-04-2009, 05:05 AM

"The Birdman" is the Nuggets' top free-agent priority, and both sides are hammering out a fair multiyear deal. Andersen's camp is hoping for a deal around $25 million for five years. The Nuggets are hoping to backload the contract and have Andersen make around $3 million next season, an NBA source said. Five years is more than I'd want the Spurs to give Birdman. He's more of a good investment over two or three years.

loveforthegame

07-04-2009, 12:01 PM

I'd be surprised if he signs anywhere but Denver.

symple19

07-05-2009, 01:48 AM

http://www.nba.com/media/act_chris_andersen.jpg

Chris Andersen | F - C
Born: Jul 7, 1978
Height: 6-10 / 2,08
Weight: 228 lbs. / 103,4 kg.
College: Blinn Coll. TX (JC)
Years Pro: 6

info (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_andersen/index.html)
Okay.I'll admit it. I LOVE this guy. He plays balls to the wall all the time. This isn't to say he plays WELL all the time, but definitely a 120% type of guy. He doesn't fit with the Spurs, I agree, but after hearing his story and watching him play I'll be a life-long fan. The NBA needs many more team-first hustle guys like "da birdman".Ever seen him flap his wings running back down the court?? Priceless! ...But he's just not Spur material, we need some offensive capability and all he'll do for you is block shots and rebound a bit.

Capt Bringdown

07-05-2009, 10:37 AM

"Doesn't fit with the Spurs" (in other words, Pop's ego won't allow it) is becoming a very annoying realization.

objective

07-07-2009, 11:44 PM

new deal with Denver

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_12773201?source=rss

Chris Andersen and the Nuggets have agreed on a five-year contract that could earn Andersen up to $26 million, the player's manager, Mark Bryant, said Tuesday night.

timvp

07-07-2009, 11:48 PM

That's more years and more money I'd want the Spurs to give Birdman. Props to him but I'm glad the Spurs didn't get into that bidding war.

Edit: That Mark Bryant? :smokin

loveforthegame

07-07-2009, 11:52 PM

It's a decent contract for a big man like him. Good for Denver.

poeticism707

07-08-2009, 01:10 AM

Okay.I'll admit it. I LOVE this guy. He plays balls to the wall all the time. This isn't to say he plays WELL all the time, but definitely a 120% type of guy. He doesn't fit with the Spurs, I agree, but after hearing his story and watching him play I'll be a life-long fan. The NBA needs many more team-first hustle guys like "da birdman".Ever seen him flap his wings running back down the court?? Priceless! ...But he's just not Spur material, we need some offensive capability and all he'll do for you is block shots and rebound a bit.

Flap his arms?!? :lol

LOL