Top 5 Miami Heat Free Agent Signings of All Time

4. Chris Andersen

Mar 13, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 102-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Bio: Blinn College, Acquired by the Heat after being waived by the Denver Nuggets in 2013, played for the Nuggets and New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans prior to joining Heat.

Miami Heat Statistics: 174 games played, 20 starts, 5.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.2 bpg, 1 championship (2012-13)

Why he’s here: During the Big Three Era, the center position was a bit of a revolving door. A few guys worked for a little bit, but none impacted the game AND team the way Birdman did. He was the most athletic big the Heat had (outside of Bosh) during that time, and gave them a solid rebounder and defender who could also finish at the rim. His importance can also be felt elsewhere, as he was tasked to kickstart the Heat’s famous Harlem Shake video:

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