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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
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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
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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.
I thought i heard his head was back on straight?
Send him to phoenix please! You guys want to get Borris Diaw somehow anyway...
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.
highly doubtful the nuggets dont outbid the highest bidder for bird man.
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.
He has great hair though.
Nobody in the current Spurs roster has good hair, except for Oberto.
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.
Yes Please.
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.
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.
I'm in the same boat as Senor here..
we should go after Andersen or Jones, whoever is let go..
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.
Get him!!!!
Very good hustle guy....but doesnt have his head straight and only a matter of time before he gets caught coked-up again. :lol
Best pick-up I made this year, easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
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.
I'd love to see the Birdman in silver and black but won't happen or very unlikely
This wont happen. Denver is making it a top priority to re-sign him and he's fine where he is.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
I like this guy. He can block and rebound. But he surely doesn't fit the Spurs cauz he likes to dunk.
I read the Nuggets are making it a top priority to re-sign him. I really don't think this is a possibility.
No more than 5m, please.
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.
That's an understatement. He'd be in the doghouse after the first workout session of the first day of training camp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain
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Originally Posted by exstatic
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.
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Originally Posted by picnroll
Agreed, everyone is saying we need an athletic big next to Duncan, you're not gonna find many big men more athletic than him.
This will do wonders for the Spurs street cred.
They need a drug addict with tats.
I saw him in Euroleague Final 4, he made an impressive game.
Anderson > Bourousis huh? :lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by biziofromdowntown
What players Spurs players are you watching? As far as attitude, the closest analog would have been Cherokee Parks, a one year Spur.Quote:
Originally Posted by picnroll
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.:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
Watching the Mavs - Nuggets?Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/tom...3/flying-high/
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.
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Originally Posted by Manufan909
:lmao
Yeah why have a power forward that gets 24 and 12 in aplayoff game vs the Cavaliers.
Unreal
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.
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.
So you want the Spurs to stay old as dirt? Unreal.:nopeQuote:
Originally Posted by EricB
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by picnroll
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
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
it be a good sign....if he fucks up, we can always blame it on the meth
well i'd love to get him! he played great today, he had what 4 blocks??
Buy high, so to speak.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by picnroll
+1.Quote:
Originally Posted by manufan909
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.
this tough i wouldnt mind him and gooden in the front court if we dont end up with bourissis
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?
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?
hard to see denver not matching anything the spurs can offer him.
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.
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
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).
Too bad he was a meth head.
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.
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.
lol the hornets must be kicking themselves for letting this guy walk
Funny how not doing crack improves your game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tully365
Are you trying to say that Bonner did crack during the playoff series with Dallas?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Obstructed_View
If I were saying that, then Mason and Finley and KT would have to be tested too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tully365
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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View
Anyone not named Duncan, Parker or Bowen would be tested.
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
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...
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/column...Chatter-090701
i expect anderson to sign quickly with the nuggets.
overhyped white boy
Chris Andersen would be my second choice after Wallace because of his blocking.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Denver Post
I'd be surprised if he signs anywhere but Denver.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
"Doesn't fit with the Spurs" (in other words, Pop's ego won't allow it) is becoming a very annoying realization.
new deal with Denver
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci...201?source=rss
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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.
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
It's a decent contract for a big man like him. Good for Denver.
Flap his arms?!? :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by symple19
LOL