Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Carlos Boozer

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Carlos Boozer made an impact.

Carlos Boozer is a retired American professional basketball player. A two-time NBA All-Star, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers, and finished his career with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. Boozer also represented Team USA, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was known for his rebounding, scoring ability, and physical style of play.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1998: Jazz Advance to Western Conference Finals

In 1998, it was the first time since 1998 that the Utah Jazz would advance to the Western Conference Finals.

2000: First Gold Medal Since 2000 Summer Olympics

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

2001: NCAA Championship

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

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.

2003: Contract Negotiations with Cavaliers

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

July 30, 2004: Signed with the 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 due to salary cap considerations.

2004: U.S. Olympic Team 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.

2004: First Season with Utah Jazz

In his first season with the Utah Jazz in 2004-05, Carlos Boozer averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game but missed the later part of the season due to an injury.

2005: Injury Recovery and Return

During the 2005-06 season, Carlos Boozer was recovering from an injury and aggravated a hamstring, causing him to miss the first half of the season. He returned in late February and finished the season strong, re-establishing himself as the Jazz's starting power forward.

2006: U.S. National Team Member

From 2006 to 2008, Carlos Boozer was part 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 being named to the NBA All-Star roster as a reserve, but was unable to participate due to a hairline fracture.

April 23, 2007: Playoff Performance Against Rockets

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

November 2007: Western Conference Player of the Month

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

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

In late November 2008, Carlos Boozer missed time following arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2008: U.S. Olympic Team 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.

2008: 2008 Playoffs

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

February 2009: Return from Knee Surgery

In late February 2009, Carlos Boozer returned from arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2009: Opted into remaining year

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

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 Performance

In 2010, Carlos Boozer played well, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game for the Utah Jazz.

2010: First Season with Bulls

In the 2010-11 season, Carlos Boozer played for the Chicago Bulls. Despite missing games due to injury, he helped the Bulls get the first seed in the Eastern Conference.