Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: 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 ) .