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, known for his NBA career spanning the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. A two-time NBA All-Star, Boozer also played internationally for the Guangdong Southern Tigers. He achieved Olympic success with Team USA, securing a bronze medal in 2004 and a gold medal in 2008.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1998: Jazz Advance to Western Conference Finals

The Jazz advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1998, after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the playoffs.

2001: NCAA Championship

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

2001: 600 Points Season

In 2001, Carlos Boozer, along with Jason Williams and Mike Dunleavy Jr., each scored at least 600 points for the season at 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: NBA Draft

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 had the option to keep Carlos Boozer under contract for one more year or allow him to become a restricted free agent. They claimed to have reached an understanding on a deal for approximately $39 million over six years.

July 30, 2004: Signed 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: Olympic Bronze Medal

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

2006: U.S. National Team

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

2006: All-Star Selection

In 2006, Carlos Boozer won the Western Conference Player of the Week Award and was named as a reserve to the NBA All-Star roster. However, he could not participate due to a hairline fracture in his left fibula.

April 23, 2007: Playoff Performance Against 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 in the NBA Playoffs, securing the victory.

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.

2008: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2008, Carlos Boozer participated in the Summer Olympics, where the U.S. national team won the gold medal.

2009: Strong Performance

In 2009-10, Carlos Boozer performed well, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.

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: Bulls First Seed

In the 2010-11 season, despite missing 23 games due to injury, Carlos Boozer helped the Chicago Bulls get the first seed in the Eastern Conference.

January 16, 2013: Season-High 36 Points

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.