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Christopher Claus Andersen’s net worth is $10 Million

Christopher Claus Andersen’s salary is $4.2 Million

Christopher Claus Andersen Wiki Biography

Christopher Claus Andersen, born on 7 July 1978, in Long Beach, California USA, of part-Danish descent, is a professional basketball player. He is best known for his time in the National Basketball Association (NBA), notably with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has also played for teams such as the New Orleans Hornets and the Denver Nuggets. His successful career has significantly contributed to his current net worth.

As of mid-2017, sources estimate Chris “Birdman” Andersen’s net worth to be at $10 million, largely accumulated through his prosperous basketball career, earning a reported annual salary of $4.2 million at the peak of his career. His wealth is anticipated to continue growing as he remains active in the sport.

Chris’ father, Claus, is a Danish immigrant and a corrections officer, while his mother, Linda, works as a waitress. Chris discovered his passion for basketball in high school, influenced by the varsity coach, as the sport offered him an opportunity for a college education. He went on to attend Blinn College and excelled during a season with the Blinn Buccaneers, leading in blocks across the National Junior College Athletic Association.

In 1999, Andersen left Blinn to pursue a professional basketball career. He played exhibition games with the semi-professional Texas Ambassadors, and later joined the Chinese Basketball Association as part of the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons. Subsequently, he played for the New Mexico Slam in the International Basketball League, followed by a stint with the Dakota Wizards. His journey continued with the Fargo-Moorhead Beez in the IBA and later the Southwest Basketball League Sugarland Sharks. He finally made his mark in the NBA Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading to a contract with the Phoenix Suns. Despite being waived shortly after, he joined the NBA Development League with the Fayetteville Patriots.

Chris became the first D-League player to be called up by an NBA team, signing with the Denver Nuggets after just two games with Fayetteville. He quickly became one of the top shot blockers and rebounders in the team, earning him the nickname “Birdman”. This led to a multi-year deal with the New Orleans Hornets in 2004, significantly boosting his net worth, and even an appearance in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest the following year. However, he was disqualified from the NBA in 2006 after testing positive for a banned substance, leading to a two-year absence as he underwent rehab, during which he also worked as a coach.

Andersen returned to the NBA in 2008, signing a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, eventually securing another five-year deal. However, due to high luxury tax in 2012, the team had to waive him, leading to his signing with the Miami Heat. His contribution to the team’s success was evident during the Eastern Conference Finals, breaking Alonzo Mourning’s franchise playoff record by shooting 15 for 15, and ultimately winning the NBA championship with Miami in 2013.

He continued to play for Miami until 2016, when he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, eventually joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, where unfortunately he sustained an ACL tear that ended his season. In 2017, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets but was waived shortly after.

On the personal front, Chris is rumored to be engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Tina Wiseman. He is known for his extensive tattoo collection, with the first tattoo being given by his mother on his 18th birthday. In 2012, he was investigated in connection with an internet criminal case but was not charged. The following year, it was revealed that Chris was actually the victim of a hoax orchestrated by a woman from Canada who was subsequently sentenced to jail.

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