Denver Nuggets - "My knee's doing really well," Chris Andersen said yesterday. "I'm ecstatic about coming back. It's been a long time waiting and I'm just trying to be optimistic and realistic
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Denver fans pose for picture wearing a Nuggets Chris Andersen jersey as fans begin filling the arena for the NBA Western Conference playoffs first round game six against the Los Angeles Lakers
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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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