Birdman responds to the Bring Back Birdman petition!...

by Andrew Feinstein on Mar 31, 2009 2:01 PM MDT

The In Denver Times' Chris Tomasson caught up with Chris "Birdman" Andersen after Nuggets shootaround today and informed him about the Bring Back Birdman petition (which is now linked to by visiting www.bringbackbirdman.com).

Among Andersen's responses, this one is my favorite: "That's awesome, man. That's encouraging. That does nothing but fuel my fire and get me fired up about playing. I'm excited." And, according to Tomasson, he admits to the petition possibly swaying him to stay in Denver (I'm sure his agent loved reading that). Be sure to read the article for the rest of Andersen's comments and George Karl's reaction, too.

We certainly didn't need a petition to get the Birdman fired up, but maybe he'll block five shots tonight instead of four.

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Good job, Andrew. Let's hope it makes a difference. And, oh yes, I signed it.

by JTR on Mar 31, 2009 3:26 PM MDT reply actions

Lets see are triple dub for him!

10 blocks!

by Chris on Mar 31, 2009 3:37 PM MDT reply actions

maybe he'll block five shots tonight instead of four.

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And maybe get credit for two or three.

by Do We Have Any Plays? on Mar 31, 2009 4:08 PM MDT reply actions

No, they are at home tonight, so he'll get full credit. It's just a problem on the away games...

by KarlSucks on Mar 31, 2009 4:21 PM MDT reply actions

Man Andrew, you have done a great job with this blog. It is the little things like this that will keep a player in a town that loves him.

by Goldennugget on Mar 31, 2009 8:20 PM MDT reply actions

from ESPN

There's a petition Nuggets fans are signing on bringbackbirdman.com urging the team to re-sign Chris Andersen. Coach George Karl hadn't heard of it, but said, "It's better than firegeorgekarl.com, I know that."

Mordecai

by Anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 10:28 PM MDT reply actions

Honestly speaking Andrew, but don't you think this whole petition may cause Bird's agent to expect a higher offer from the Nuggets FO? Bird's side could see it as a, "let's see how much Stan is willing to spend to keep his fans happy" kinda thing. I dunno. Was just an idea that popped into my head.

by andrew fisher on Apr 2, 2009 9:46 AM MDT reply actions

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