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. 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.