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FILE - In this Monday, April 13, 2009, file photo, Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen takes the court while facing the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter of a basketball game in
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ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: "On this day in 2001, the Denver Nuggets called up Chris Andersen from the Fayetteville Patriots, making “Birdman” the first D-League player called up to the
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NBA G League on Twitter: "15 yrs ago today, Chris Andersen became the 1st D-League draft pick ever! On Nov. 21, 2001, "Birdman" made his #NBA debut for the @nuggets. https://t.co/7agiusecOB" /
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