Carlos Boozer facts for kids
Boozer with the Chicago Bulls in 2011
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| Born | November 20, 1981 Aschaffenburg, West Germany |
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| High school | Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, Alaska) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (1999–2002) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2002–2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2002–2004 | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2010 | Utah Jazz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2014 | Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 13,976 (16.2 ppg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 8,192 (9.5 rpg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,928 (2.2 apg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. (born November 20, 1981) is a former professional basketball player from America. He was a two-time NBA All-Star during his career. Carlos played for several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers. He finished his playing career overseas with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. Carlos Boozer also proudly represented Team USA. He won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Early Life and Growing Up
Carlos Boozer was born in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, at a military base. However, he grew up in Juneau, Alaska. He was one of five children. His parents, Carlos and Renee, both worked two jobs to support their family.
High School and College Basketball
Carlos Boozer was a fantastic high school basketball player. He was named to the PARADE All-American team twice. He led his high school team, the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears, to win two state championships in a row.
Many top college basketball programs wanted him to play for them. Carlos chose to play for coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University. He helped the Duke team win the NCAA championship in 2001.
In the 2001–02 season, Carlos and two teammates, Jason Williams and Mike Dunleavy Jr., each scored at least 600 points. This was a rare achievement for Duke players. In April 2002, Carlos decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his final year of college basketball.
Years later, on September 16, 2020, Carlos Boozer officially earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University. He attended his graduation ceremony on May 8, 2022.
Professional Basketball Career
Cleveland Cavaliers (2002–2004)
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Carlos Boozer in the 2002 NBA draft. He was the 35th player chosen overall. In his first year, he scored about 10 points and grabbed 7.5 rebounds per game. In his second year, he improved to 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
Moving to the Utah Jazz
After the 2003–04 season, Carlos Boozer became a free agent. This meant he could choose which team to play for next. The Cavaliers had hoped to keep him. However, the Utah Jazz offered him a large contract. Carlos decided to sign with the Jazz on July 30, 2004. This move caused some discussion at the time.
Utah Jazz (2004–2010)
In his first season with the Jazz (2004–05), Carlos averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game. He later had some injuries that caused him to miss games.
By the 2006–07 season, Carlos was playing very well. He was chosen to be an NBA All-Star player. However, he could not play in the All-Star Game due to a small bone fracture in his leg.
Carlos had an amazing game on April 23, 2007, against the Houston Rockets. He scored 41 points! He also helped the Jazz win their first playoff series in his career. The Jazz then reached the Western Conference Finals. They played against the San Antonio Spurs but lost. Carlos finished that season averaging 20.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. He played even better in the playoffs.
In November 2007, Carlos was named the Western Conference Player of the Month. He was again chosen as an All-Star in 2008. On February 13, 2008, he achieved his first career triple-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats (points, rebounds, and assists) in one game.
During the 2008–09 season, Carlos missed many games because of knee surgery. Despite this, he still played well when he was on the court. He surprised many people by choosing to stay with the Jazz for the 2009–10 season. In that season, he played very well, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls (2010–2014)
On July 8, 2010, Carlos Boozer joined the Chicago Bulls. He signed a five-year contract with the team.
In the 2010–11 season, he missed some games due to injury. Still, he averaged 17.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He helped the Bulls become the top team in the Eastern Conference. The next year, his numbers were a bit lower, but he played in all 66 games.
Carlos had a strong 2012–13 season. He averaged 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. On January 16, 2013, he scored a season-high 36 points against the Toronto Raptors.
On July 15, 2014, the Bulls decided to release Carlos Boozer.
Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2015)
On July 17, 2014, Carlos Boozer was picked up by the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored a season-high 28 points in a game on February 4, 2015. His last NBA game was on April 15, 2015.
Guangdong Southern Tigers (2016–2017)
On July 30, 2016, Carlos Boozer signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. This team plays in the Chinese Basketball Association. He announced his retirement from basketball on December 18, 2017.
BIG3 Career
After retiring from the NBA, Carlos Boozer played in the BIG3 league. This is a professional 3-on-3 basketball league. He joined the Ghost Ballers team in 2018. Later, he played for the Power team, who were the champions that year.
National Team Career
Carlos Boozer was chosen to be part of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. This team won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He was also on the U.S. national team from 2006 to 2008.
He helped the U.S. national team win the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. They beat Spain in the final game. This was the first gold medal for the U.S. men's basketball team since the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Personal Life
Carlos Boozer has been married twice. He was married to Cindy "CeCe" Nichole Blackwell from 2003 to 2015. He later married Aneshka Dawn Smith in 2017. They divorced in 2021.
Carlos and CeCe have three children together. Their son, Carmani, had a bone marrow transplant in 2007 to help with a health condition. They also have fraternal twins, Cameron and Cayden. Both Cameron and Cayden are talented basketball players. They have committed to play for Duke University, just like their father. Cameron Boozer is considered one of the top young basketball players for 2025.
In May 2025, Carlos Boozer joined the front office of the Utah Jazz. This means he now works in a management role for the team.
Images for kids
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Boozer (first from right) standing with the Sophomores team during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game
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Boozer with the Jazz in 2010
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See also
In Spanish: Carlos Boozer para niños
