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jfs1000d wrote:Birdman? Oh god please no...

I get it. He is a white guy who dunks. But, the legend of this guy on every realgm board is insane. He stinks. Let's sign jackie manuel.

DynastyInTheMaking wrote:If Birdman's head is on straight he could be of some value.

I'd prefer Zo over him anyday tho.

Celtics forward Glen Davis, guard Gabe Pruitt, and first-round draft pick J.R. Giddens are expected to participate, as are ex-NBA players center Jackie Butler, forward Lawrence Roberts, and guards David Noel, Omar Cook, and Mustapha Shakur.

sox839 wrote:According to marc spears there is a possibility the birdman could signing with the celtics. Healso has some of the players who will be attending the rookie free agent camp jackie mnuel, david noel, omar cook, mustapha shakur, lawrence roberts and brian butch which was reported by a milwaukee newspaper. Pruitt and baby will also be attending

bonsaiflipflops wrote:


That's the Birdman I'm talking about. Hey, let's all do "The Bird" together with Morris Day And The Time!

Why Chris Anderson Should Get Reinstated, Will ’Birdman’ Land With Boston Celtics Or Other NBA Team?

My Quick Take: Anderson isn’t a bad guy; far from it, in fact. He had a rough childhood, surrounded himself with too many enablers once in the NBA, and started believing his hype as the wild birdman.

This led to his positive drug test two years ago and suspension. Unfortunate stuff. But nothing he can’t fix or come back from.

He is wiser. He has learned his lesson. And the NBA will likely let him return. Look for Anderson to sign with a veteran squad and make an immediate impact off the bench.

This article appeared in the Boston Globe, which is ironic because the Celtics would be a great destination for Anderson. He would provide the green-and-white with energy, athleticism, and defense. Doc Rivers, Boston’s coach, is great at building relationships with players, so he could provide support. And ’The Big Three’, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce, would take the media pressure off ’Birdman’. Anderson would also come cheap, an important consideration for the capped-out Celtics.

Andersen has been working out diligently in Las Vegas and Denver, and has hardly been a wallflower while serving the suspension. He has attended several Nuggets games and at least one Hornets game this season. He completed a rehabilitation program in Malibu, Calif., and has said he hasn't had a drink or taken drugs since the suspension. He also developed a friendship with Kevin Garnett while working out in Las Vegas.

Andersen was the first player to be suspended under the drug program since Stanley Roberts in 1999 and is the first to file for reinstatement since Roy Tarpley, who was banned in 1995. Tarpley's request was denied, so Andersen could be the first to be suspended and then return and contribute.

There's no denying Andersen's appeal and popularity among fans and teammates. The player universally known as "Birdman" has a Varejao-esque game, with the requisite amount of energy, athleticism, and enthusiasm. Said former teammate Andre Miller, "He brought a lot of energy to the game and he's a good guy to be around. He's going to get a second chance to prove himself and I know he's prepared. "He'll be good for a team that's looking for a guy who can bring energy, athleticism, rebounding, hustle, and get the crowd involved. That's what he did when we played together in Denver."

jfs1000d wrote:Yes, Jackie Butler, my bad. Anyhow, Birdman is atrocious. I don't want a white guy with long hair who smokes weed.

He had one good stretch in his career where he dunked a lit. That's it. Birdman stinks.