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Remembering Chris 'Birdman' Andersen's Top Heat Moments

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The Miami Heat are in another transitional phase, as they have been since LeBron James departed South Beach in order to return home to Cleveland.

One of biggest fan favorites in Miami over the past several years has been Chris 'Birdman' Andersen.

Earlier this week Andersen was traded away from the Heat in a three-team deal.

During his time with Miami, Andersen helped the Heat to reach two consecutive NBA Finals (2013-2014), winning the championship in 2013.

Fans embraced the Birdman from the very beginning.

Here are some of the top moments from Andersen's time with the Heat.

Andersen's First Appearance With The Heat Gets A Standing Ovation From The Crowd

Chris 'Birdman' Andersen: Heat debut against the Pistons by Ytrewq1989 on YouTube

The Birdman Takes Flight In A First Round Playoff Game

Chris Andersen 10 points (amazing blocks on Daniels) vs Bucks (NBA Playoffs GM2) 04/23/2013 HD by dorell15 on YouTube

A Memorable Flagrant Foul Against Tyler Hansbrougo In '13 ECF

Birdman Blocks Hansbrough Moments After Flagrant Foul

The Birdman blocks Hansbrough's shot into the crowd! by NBA on YouTube

Big Time Putback Dunk In Game 7 Of The '13 ECF

Chris Andersen putback dunk | Game 7 | Pacers-Heat | NBA Playoffs 2013 | HD by destrubox on YouTube

Looking Back At Andersen's Near-Perfect 2013 Eastern Conference Finals

The Birdman's near-perfect Eastern Conference Finals! by NBA on YouTube

A Big Block Of LeBron James In His Return To Miami

Chris Andersen blocks LeBron James | Cavaliers vs Heat | March 16, 2015 | NBA 2014-15 Season by Basketball Galaxy on YouTube

 

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