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Trevor Booker

Booker with the Wizards in 2013
Personal information
Born	(1987-11-25) November 25, 1987 (age 37) Newberry, South Carolina, U.S.
High school	Union (Union, South Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College	Clemson (2006–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2010–2018
Career history
2010–2014	Washington Wizards
2014–2016	Utah Jazz
2016–2017	Brooklyn Nets
2017–2018	Philadelphia 76ers
2018	Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-ACC (2010) Second-team All-ACC (2009) ACC All-Defensive Team (2009)
Career statistics
Points	3,679 (6.9 ppg)
Rebounds	2,932 (5.5 rpg)
Assists	566 (1.1 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Summer Universiade Bronze 2009 Belgrade Team

Trevor Fitzgerald Booker (born November 25, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Minnesota Timberwolves picked him 23rd in the 2010 NBA draft. However, he was quickly traded to the Washington Wizards. Booker mostly played as a power forward.

Trevor Booker's Early Life

Trevor Booker was born on November 25, 1987, in Newberry, South Carolina. His parents, Gerald and Tracey, were both great athletes. He grew up in a small town called Whitmire. Trevor and his brothers loved eating lots of cereal every week.

His mom helped them get into basketball. She showed them videos of her playing in high school. His brother, Devin, said, "She got us into it when we were younger, and we have been ever since."

High School Basketball Career

Booker went to Union High School in Union, South Carolina. He played basketball there for coach Joe Pitt. In his final year, 2005–06, Booker was named Gatorade Player of the Year for South Carolina. He averaged 21.9 points, 16.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

He was also named AAA State Player of the Year. He was chosen for the All-State team for the first time. Booker holds the school records for most rebounds and blocked shots. After high school, he played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with the South Carolina Celtics.

College Basketball Journey

Starting at Clemson University

When Booker started college, experts thought he was a good player. He was ranked among the top power forwards in the Class of 2006. Booker decided to play for the Clemson Tigers men's basketball team. He officially joined Clemson on May 30, 2006.

Georgia Tech's Zach Peacock had a scuffle with Booker during a game.

On October 31, 2006, Booker played his first college game for Clemson. He scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds. He also had three blocks and three steals. He started as a power forward.

Booker played his first regular season game on November 10, 2006. He started as a center, which was rare for a freshman. He had 6 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. On November 12, 2006, he got a career-best 9 rebounds against Old Dominion. He also scored 10 points.

On November 17, 2006, Booker scored a career-high 15 points. He grabbed 11 rebounds on November 24. This was his first college game with more than 10 rebounds. On December 31, 2006, he achieved his first "double-double." This means he had 15 points and 12 rebounds in one game. His teammate, James Mays, was very impressed.

Booker helped Clemson start the season with 14 wins and no losses. This was their best start in 20 years. By the end of his first year, Booker averaged 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. He was also great at blocking shots, ranking fourth among freshmen nationally.

Sophomore and Junior Years

During his second and third years, Clemson made it to the NCAA tournament two years in a row. This was a big deal for the team. In his junior year, Booker was the best rebounder in the ACC conference. He also had a great shooting percentage. He was second in blocked shots.

Because of his strong play, Booker was named to the second-team All-ACC. He also made the 2009 All-Defensive Team. After his junior year, Booker decided to stay at Clemson for his senior year. That summer, he played for Team USA in the World University Games. His team won a bronze medal.

Senior Year Achievements

In his senior year, Booker was chosen for the All-ACC first team. This meant he was one of the best players in the conference.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Washington Wizards (2010–2014)

Booker in 2011

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked Trevor Booker in the 2010 NBA draft. He was the 23rd player chosen overall. But on the same night, his rights were traded to the Washington Wizards.

In 2011, during an NBA lockout, Booker played for a team in Israel called Bnei Hasharon. He returned to the U.S. later that year due to an injury. When the lockout ended, he went back to the Washington Wizards.

Time with the Utah Jazz (2014–2016)

On July 21, 2014, Booker signed a contract with the Utah Jazz. On April 11, 2015, Booker had his best scoring game ever. He scored 36 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Joining the Brooklyn Nets (2016–2017)

Booker signed with the Brooklyn Nets on July 8, 2016. On December 14, 2016, he grabbed 18 rebounds in a game. This was his season high. On April 1, 2017, he scored 23 points, his highest for the season, in a win over the Orlando Magic.

Short Stays with Philadelphia and Indiana (2017–2018)

On December 7, 2017, Booker was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was later released by the 76ers on February 28, 2018.

On March 3, 2018, Booker signed with the Indiana Pacers.

Booker with the Pacers in March 2018

In August 2018, Booker signed a one-year contract to play in China. He joined the Shanxi Brave Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). However, he returned to the U.S. in October 2018 for foot surgery.

On April 14, 2020, Trevor Booker announced he was retiring from basketball. He was 32 years old.

After retiring from the NBA, Booker started playing in a minor league. He joined the PrimeTime Players of the East Coast Basketball League. In his first game on March 6, 2021, he scored 36 points and had 18 rebounds.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

NBA Playoffs

College Statistics

Trevor Booker's Family Life

Trevor Booker has three younger brothers: Devin, Darrion, and Jared. Devin also played college basketball for Clemson University. He now plays professionally in Europe. Darrion played college basketball for the University of West Alabama. Jared plays for the Union County High School basketball team. Trevor Booker is also the cousin of NBA player Jordan Hill.

See also

In Spanish: Trevor Booker para niños