History of Carlos Boozer in Timeline

Carlos Boozer is a retired American professional basketball player and two-time NBA All-Star. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. His career also included a stint with the Guangdong Southern Tigers overseas. Boozer 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 as a member of Team USA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 20, 1981: Carlos Boozer's Birth

On November 20, 1981, Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. was born. He went on to become a two-time NBA All-Star who played for several teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.

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1988: Relocation to Juneau, Alaska

In 1988, Carlos Boozer's family moved to Juneau, Alaska, following a tragic shooting in Washington, D.C.

1998: Jazz reach Western Conference Finals

In 1998, the Utah Jazz advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1998.

1999: Departure from Juneau, Alaska

In 1999, Carlos Boozer left Juneau, Alaska, after living there since 1988.

2000: US wins Olympic gold medal

The 2008 Summer Olympics win was the U.S. national team's first gold medal since the 2000 Summer Olympics.

2001: NCAA Championship Win

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

2001: 600 points scored

In the 2001-02 season, Carlos Boozer, along with Jason Williams and Mike Dunleavy Jr., each scored at least 600 points for Duke University.

April 2002: Declared for NBA Draft

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

2002: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers

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

2002: ACC Tournament MVP

In 2002, Carlos Boozer won the ACC Tournament MVP award.

2003: Cavaliers contract negotiations

After the 2003-04 season, the Cavaliers had the option to keep Boozer under contract for one more year or allow him to become a restricted free agent. The Cavaliers claimed to have reached an understanding with Boozer and his agent on a deal for approximately $39 million over six years if they let him out of his current deal.

2003: Marriage to Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell

In 2003, Carlos Boozer married his first wife, Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell.

July 30, 2004: Signed with Utah Jazz

On July 30, 2004, Carlos Boozer officially signed with the Utah Jazz after Cleveland chose not to match the offer.

2004: First season with the Jazz

During Carlos Boozer's first season with the Utah Jazz in 2004-05, he averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game. He suffered an injury and was publicly criticized for lack of effort.

2004: Olympic Bronze Medal

In 2004, Carlos Boozer won an Olympic bronze medal as a member of Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

2005: Home rented to Prince

In 2005, Carlos Boozer rented his home to Prince during recording sessions of his album 3121. Prince made unauthorized renovations, nearly leading to a lawsuit.

2005: Injury recovery and return to starting lineup

In 2005, Carlos Boozer was recovering from an injury, aggravated a hamstring and missed the first half of the 2005-06 season. He returned to action in late February and was placed back into the starting lineup in March, finishing the season strong.

2006: Member of U.S. national team

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

2006: All-Star Selection

In 2006, Carlos Boozer had a strong start to the 2006-07 season, winning the Western Conference Player of the Week Award and was named as a reserve to the NBA All-Star roster, but could not participate because of a hairline fracture in his left fibula.

April 23, 2007: Playoff performance against Houston Rockets

On April 23, 2007, in a game against the Houston Rockets, Carlos Boozer scored 41 points. He also led the Jazz past the Rockets in game 7 of the first round, scoring 35 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

November 2007: Western Conference Player of the Month

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

2007: Did not compete in FIBA Americas Championship

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

2007: Son's bone marrow transplant

In 2007, Carlos Boozer's son, 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 and Absence

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

2008: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2008, Carlos Boozer won an Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA at the Summer Olympics.

2008: Playoff series vs Rockets and Lakers

In the 2008 playoffs, the Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round, and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.

February 2009: Return from Knee Surgery

Carlos Boozer returned to play in late February 2009, after missing time since late November 2008 due to arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2009: Opted into contract with Jazz

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

2009: Duke scoring feat matched

In the 2009-10 season, Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith matched the feat that Boozer, Jason Williams, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. achieved at Duke by each scoring at least 600 points.

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 Jazz, signing a 5-year, $75 million contract.

2010: Strong season with the Jazz

In the 2009-10 season, Carlos Boozer played well, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He played in 78 of 82 games.

2012: Production Decline

In the 2011-12 season, Carlos Boozer's production declined as he averaged just 15 points and 8.5 rebounds per game (while playing in all 66 games).

January 16, 2013: Season-High Performance Against Raptors

On January 16, 2013, Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds during a 107–105 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors.

July 15, 2014: Released by Bulls

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

July 17, 2014: Claimed by Los Angeles Lakers

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

February 4, 2015: Season-High Performance Against Bucks

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 "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell

In 2015, Carlos Boozer divorced his first wife, Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell.

July 30, 2016: Signed 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.

January 25, 2018: Signed with BIG3 league

On January 25, 2018, Carlos Boozer signed with the BIG3 league as a co-captain of the Ghost Ballers.

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: Official Graduation from Duke

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

2021: Divorce from Aneshka Dawn Smith and Relationship with Natalie Rodriguez

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

May 8, 2022: Graduation Ceremony Attendance

On May 8, 2022, Carlos Boozer attended his graduation ceremony at Duke University, two years after officially graduating due to the COVID-19 pandemic.