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Chris Andersen is a basketball player, born on July 7, 1978 in Long Beach, California, United States. Chris Andersen is 48 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Iola High School and Blinn College. The listed height is 208 cm.
My Take
Chris Andersen is one of those NBA characters I can't help but enjoy. The nickname "Birdman," earned for his wingspan and shot-blocking, fit a 208cm energy player who built his career the hard way: through the Chinese Basketball Association and the American minor leagues before reaching the league. Born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Iola, Texas, with just one year at Blinn College, he never fit the polished prospect mold. That outsider path, plus his unmistakable tattoos and mohawk, made him a fan favorite. To me he represents persistence over pedigree, the kind of player who willed himself into relevance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Andersen
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・アンダーセン
- Reading
- くりす・あんだーせん
- Born
- July 7, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Height
- 208 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Iola High School
- University
- Blinn College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Andersen born?
Born July 7, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Chris Andersen from?
Chris Andersen is from Long Beach, California, United States.
What does Chris Andersen do?
Chris Andersen works as basketball player.
How tall is Chris Andersen?
Chris Andersen is 208 cm.
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