text: Chris Andersen ( born July 7 , 1978 ) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association .
simplified: Chris `` Birdman '' Andersen ( born July 7 , 1978 in Long Beach , California ) is a American basketball player who plays the positions of center and power forward . He currently plays for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) .