History of Carlos Boozer in Timeline

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

November 20, 1981: Carlos Boozer Born

On November 20, 1981, Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player, playing for multiple NBA teams and winning Olympic medals with Team USA.

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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: 600 points for the season

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

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.

2003: Married Cindy Blackwell

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

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.

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: Carmani Bone Marrow Transplant

In 2007, Carlos Boozer's child, 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

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.

2009: Duke players matched feat

In the 2009-10 season, Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith matched the feat of Boozer, Jason Williams, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. when they each scored at least 600 points for the season.

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.

2012: Solid Season with the Bulls

In the 2012-13 season, Carlos Boozer had a healthy, solid season with the Chicago Bulls.

January 16, 2013: Season-High Points

On January 16, 2013, Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds during 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 Los Angeles Lakers

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

February 4, 2015: Season-High Points with Lakers

On February 4, 2015, Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 28 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

April 15, 2015: Final NBA Game

On April 15, 2015, Carlos Boozer played his final NBA game, a loss to the Sacramento Kings, where he recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

2015: Divorced Cindy 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: Announced Retirement

On December 18, 2017, Carlos Boozer announced his retirement from professional basketball.

2017: Married 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: Graduated from Duke University

On September 16, 2020, Carlos Boozer graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences of Duke University.

2020: Graduated from Duke

In 2020, Carlos Boozer officially graduated from Duke, finishing the degree he started before playing in the NBA.

2021: Divorced Aneshka Dawn Smith and Dated Natalie Rodriguez

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

May 8, 2022: Attended Graduation Ceremony

On May 8, 2022, Carlos Boozer attended his graduation ceremony alongside his parents, coach, and girlfriend, after officially graduating from Duke in 2020.