History of Carlos Boozer in Timeline

Carlos Boozer is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a two-time NBA All-Star, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, and the Guangdong Southern Tigers overseas. Boozer also represented the United States in international competition, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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November 20, 1981: Carlos Boozer's Birth

On November 20, 1981, Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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1998: Jazz Advance to Western Conference Finals

In 1998, the Utah Jazz advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1998, eventually losing to the San Antonio Spurs.

2000: U.S. First Gold Medal

The 2008 Summer Olympics marked the U.S. national team first gold medal since the 2000 Summer Olympics.

2001: NCAA Championship

In 2001, Carlos Boozer helped Duke University win the NCAA championship.

April 2002: NBA Draft Declaration

In April 2002, Carlos Boozer declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final year of college eligibility.

2002: NBA Draft Selection

In 2002, Carlos Boozer was selected with the 35th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2003: Cavaliers Contract Negotiations

After the 2003–04 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Carlos Boozer discussed a potential six-year, $39 million deal if he were released from his current contract.

2003: Marriage to Cindy Blackwell

In 2003, Carlos Boozer married Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell, whom he divorced in 2015.

July 30, 2004: Signs with Utah Jazz

On July 30, 2004, Carlos Boozer officially signed a six-year, $70 million contract with the Utah Jazz after the Cleveland Cavaliers chose not to match the offer.

2004: First Season with the Jazz

During his first season with the Utah Jazz in 2004-05, Carlos Boozer averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game, but an injury caused him to miss part of the season, contributing to the Jazz missing the playoffs. He also faced public criticism from team owner Larry Miller.

2004: Olympic Bronze Medal

In 2004, Carlos Boozer was selected as a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team, which won a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics.

2005: Injury Recovery and Return to Action

In 2005, Carlos Boozer continued recovering from an injury and aggravated a hamstring, causing him to miss the first half of the 2005-06 season. He returned in late February and was placed back in the starting lineup in March, averaging over 20 points and almost 10 rebounds per game.

2006: U.S. National Team

From 2006 to 2008, Carlos Boozer was part of the U.S. national team.

2006: NBA All-Star Selection

In 2006, Carlos Boozer was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star roster, but couldn't participate due to a hairline fracture in his left fibula.

April 23, 2007: Playoff Career High

On April 23, 2007, in game two of the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Carlos Boozer scored 41 points, tying his career high. He also led the Jazz past the Rockets in game 7.

November 2007: Western Conference Player of the Month

In November 2007, Carlos Boozer was named Western Conference Player of the Month.

2007: Missed FIBA Americas Championship

In 2007, Carlos Boozer did not compete in the FIBA Americas Championship due to his wife's pregnancy.

2007: Carmani's Bone Marrow Transplant

In 2007, Carlos Boozer's child, Carmani, had a bone marrow transplant to treat sickle-cell disease.

February 13, 2008: First Career Triple-Double

On February 13, 2008, Carlos Boozer registered his first career triple-double against the Seattle SuperSonics, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

November 2008: Knee Surgery

Beginning in late November 2008, Carlos Boozer missed 44 games following arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2008: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2008, Carlos Boozer participated in the Summer Olympics as the U.S. national team went unbeaten en route to the gold medal, defeating Spain.

2008: Jazz Defeat Rockets in Playoffs

In the 2008 playoffs, the Jazz faced the Houston Rockets in the first round. The Jazz defeated the Rockets 4-2, before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.

February 2009: Return from Injury

Carlos Boozer returned from knee surgery in late February 2009.

2009: Opted into contract with the Jazz

In 2009, Carlos Boozer surprised many by opting into the remaining year of his contract with the Utah Jazz.

2009: Duke Season Scoring Feat

In the 2009-10 season, Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler, and Nolan Smith matched the feat set by Boozer, Jason Williams, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. in 2001-02, with each scoring at least 600 points for Duke.

July 8, 2010: Acquired by Chicago Bulls

On July 8, 2010, Carlos Boozer was acquired by the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz, signing a 5-year, $75 million contract.

2010: Strong Season

In 2009-10, Carlos Boozer had a strong season, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game and shooting a career-high 56.2% from the field.

2010: Injury-Plagued Season with the Bulls

In 2010-11, despite missing 23 games due to injury, Carlos Boozer averaged 17.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, helping the Bulls secure the first seed in the Eastern Conference.

2012: Solid Season with the Bulls

Carlos Boozer had a solid 2012-13 season, averaging 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while playing in 79 games.

January 16, 2013: Season-High Performance

On January 16, 2013, Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in an overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors.

July 15, 2014: Released by the Bulls

On July 15, 2014, Carlos Boozer was released by the Chicago Bulls via the amnesty clause.

July 17, 2014: Claimed by the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 17, 2014, Carlos Boozer was claimed off amnesty waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 4, 2015: Season-High Scoring Game

On February 4, 2015, Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 28 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 15, 2015: Final NBA Game

On April 15, 2015, Carlos Boozer played his final NBA game, a 122-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings where he recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

2015: Divorce from Cindy Blackwell

In 2015, Carlos Boozer divorced his first wife, Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell, after being married since 2003.

July 30, 2016: Signs with Guangdong Southern Tigers

On July 30, 2016, Carlos Boozer signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.

December 18, 2017: Retirement Announcement

On December 18, 2017, Carlos Boozer announced his retirement from professional basketball.

2017: Marriage to Aneshka Dawn Smith

In 2017, Carlos Boozer married Aneshka Dawn Smith; they later divorced in 2021.

January 25, 2018: BIG3 League Signing

On January 25, 2018, Carlos Boozer signed with the BIG3 league as a co-captain of the Ghost Ballers. He was later picked up by 2018 Big3 champions Power.

September 16, 2020: Graduation from Duke University

On September 16, 2020, Carlos Boozer graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences at Duke University.

2020: Duke University Graduation

In 2020, Carlos Boozer officially graduated from Duke University after leaving his junior year to play in the NBA.

2021: Divorce and Dating

In 2021, Carlos Boozer divorced Aneshka Dawn Smith and began dating Natalie Rodriguez.

May 8, 2022: Graduation Ceremony

On May 8, 2022, Carlos Boozer attended his graduation ceremony from Duke University, two years after officially graduating in 2020 due to Covid delays.