History of Carlos Boozer in Timeline

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

November 20, 1981: Carlos Boozer Born

On November 20, 1981, Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player and NBA All-Star.

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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.

2000: First Gold Medal Since 2000

The 2008 Summer Olympics gold medal was the first gold medal since the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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.

2003: Married Cindy Nichole Blackwell

Carlos Boozer was married to his first wife, Cindy Nichole Blackwell, from 2003 to 2015.

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.

2004: First Season with Jazz

In Carlos Boozer's first season with the Utah Jazz in 2004-05, he averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game. However, an injury caused him to miss the later part of the season and the Jazz missed the playoffs. He was also publicly criticized by team owner Larry Miller for a lack of effort.

2005: Recovery from Injury

As the 2005-06 season began, Carlos Boozer was still recovering from an injury and aggravated a hamstring, causing him to miss the first half of the season. He returned to action in late February and was placed back into the starting lineup in March, finishing the season strong.

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.

November 2007: Western Conference Player of the Month

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

2007: Wife's Pregnancy

In 2007, Carlos Boozer did not compete in the FIBA Americas Championship due to his wife's pregnancy.

2007: Bone Marrow Transplant for Carmani

In 2007, Carmani, Carlos Boozer's child, 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

Starting in late November 2008, Carlos Boozer missed 44 games following arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2008: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2008: 2008 Playoffs

In the 2008 playoffs, the Jazz faced the Houston Rockets in the first round, defeating them 4-2. In the second round, the Jazz lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.

February 2009: Return after Knee Surgery

Carlos Boozer returned to playing basketball in late February 2009, after recovering from arthroscopic left knee surgery.

2009: Strong Performance

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

2009: Duke players reached 600 points

In the 2009-10 season Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith each scored at least 600 points, matching the feat achieved by Boozer, Williams and Dunleavy in 2001.

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: Career-High Shooting Percentage

In 2009-10, Carlos Boozer achieved a career-high shooting percentage of 56.2% from the field.

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.

2012: Played in all 66 games

In the 2012-13 season, Carlos Boozer played in all 66 games, averaging 15 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

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.

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

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 Nichole Blackwell

Carlos Boozer divorced his first wife, Cindy Nichole Blackwell, in 2015 after being married since 2003.

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: Graduation 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: Officially Graduated from Duke

In 2020, Carlos Boozer officially graduated from Duke University, after leaving his junior year to play in the NBA.

2021: Divorced Aneshka Dawn Smith

In 2021 Carlos Boozer divorced Aneshka Dawn Smith, after marrying in 2017. He began dating Natalie Rodriguez in the same year.

May 8, 2022: Attended Graduation Ceremony

After graduating from Duke University in 2020, Carlos Boozer attended his graduation ceremony on May 8, 2022, alongside his parents, coach, and girlfriend.