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    Ryan Anderson

    RyanAnderson

    • Power Forward
    • Birthdate
      6/5/1988
    • College
      California
    • Draft Info
      2008: Rd 1, Pk 21 (NJ)
    • Birthplace
      SACRAMENTO, CA

    Stats

    • PTS
      12.3
    • REB
      5.3
    • AST
      0.9
    • FG%
      42.2
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    Biography

    Position Power Forward
    Birthdate6/5/1988
    CollegeCalifornia
    Draft Info2008: Rd 1, Pk 21 (NJ)
    BirthplaceSACRAMENTO, CA

    Career History

    Houston Rockets
    Houston Rockets2016-2018, 2019-2020 (3 Seasons)
    Phoenix Suns
    Phoenix Suns2018*-2019 (1 Season)
    Miami Heat
    Miami Heat2018*-2019 (1 Season)
    New Orleans Pelicans
    New Orleans Pelicans2013-2016 (3 Seasons)
    New Orleans Hornets
    New Orleans Hornets2012-2013 (1 Season)
    Orlando Magic
    Orlando Magic2009-2012 (3 Seasons)
    New Jersey Nets
    New Jersey Nets2008-2009 (1 Season)

    Career Highlights

    Most Improved Player
    Most Improved Player
    2012

    Latest Videos

    Anderson throws down big time dunk
    • 0:19
    Ryan Anderson holding up Carmelo to Houston?
    • 1:49
    Anderson praying for Beverley
    • 0:37
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