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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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Mar 4, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) shoots past Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) shoots past Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

1,400th Field Goal and 1,100th Free Throw

Birdman has 1,327 field goals over his 14 years in the NBA, including 1,312 two pointers and 15 three pointers. He averages 1.9 field goals per game, so with his career average of 49 games per year, Birdman can easily get to 1,400 field goals. His two point field goal average per game is also 1.9, which means he can reach 1,400 two point field goals this year.

In addition, Birdman has just over a thousand free throws in the bag, specifically 1,058. With a career average of 1.5 free throws per game and 49 games per season,  Birdman would be able to comfortably hit 1,100 free throws.

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