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 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

1998: Jazz reach Western Conference Finals

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

2001: NCAA Championship Win

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.