Why Did “Birdman” Stop Playing for a While?

Question by Kobe’s passes hit the rim first: Why did “Birdman” Stop playing for a while?
someone told me he had a drug problem and was in the middle of a divorce, is that true?

Also, has anyone ever seen this dude smile?
I meant in general, Bobby. Ive never seen the dude smile even after a win or something.

Best answer:

Answer by Nonexus Sledge
That’s true.

No, I have never seen him smile.

Answer by Darth Revan
From wiki:

On January 25, 2006, Andersen was disqualified from the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug policy by testing positive for a banned substance. Andersen’s suspension fell under the league’s category of “drugs of abuse,” violation of which is possible grounds for expulsion from the NBA under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Andersen attempted to appeal the ruling through arbitration, but the arbitrator ruled to uphold his dismissal in March 2006. He was eligible for reinstatement effective January 25, 2008.

On March 4, 2008, the NBA and NBA Players Association granted Andersen’s request to be reinstated as an NBA player. The reinstatement was effective immediately, and the rights to his services belonged to his former team, the New Orleans Hornets, who signed him to a contract on March 5, 2008.

As for smiling here you go: http://hotdogandfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/birdman-chris-andersen.jpg

Hope this helps.

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