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Cleveland Cavaliers Player Watch: Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen’s Milestones to Look For in 2016-17

By Mikaela Rakos

Dec 31, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Andersen (11) runs up the floor in a game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Andersen (11) runs up the floor in a game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Chris Andersen (7) passes the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Jason Thompson (1) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Chris Andersen (7) passes the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Jason Thompson (1) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

350th Assist and 325th Steal

While Birdman is more of a rebounder and shot blocker, he can still contribute on the court in other areas. Currently, Birdman has 332 assists and, with a career average of 0.5 assists per game, he can dish out enough assists to reach 350. He also has 307 steals as of right now and, with a similar average of 0.4 steals per game, Birdman can hit 325. These milestones, of course, depend on Birdman playing in at least his career average number of games played at 49 per year.

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