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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 overall in the 2010 NBA draft. However, he was immediately 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. His mother encouraged him and his brothers to play basketball. His brother, Devin, said their mom got them into the sport when they were young.

High School Basketball Career

Booker went to Union High School in Union, South Carolina. He played basketball there under 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. Booker became the all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots for his high school team. After high school, he played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with the South Carolina Celtics.

College Basketball Journey

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

When Booker started college, experts saw him as a promising player. He chose to play for the Clemson Tigers men's basketball team. He officially joined Clemson in May 2006.

Freshman Year Success

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

On November 10, 2006, he played his first regular season game. He started as a center, which was rare for a freshman at Clemson. He got 6 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. Booker later set a career high with 15 points against Appalachian State.

He also had his first "double-double" (scoring double digits in two stats) with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Booker helped Clemson start the season with 14 wins and no losses. By the end of his freshman year, he averaged 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. He was one of the best freshmen in the country for blocked shots.

Sophomore and Junior Years

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

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

Senior Year Highlights

In his final year at Clemson, Booker continued to excel. He was chosen for the All-ACC first team, showing he was one of the best players in the conference.

Professional Basketball Career

Washington Wizards (2010–2014)

Booker playing for the Wizards in 2011

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked Trevor Booker in the 2010 NBA draft. But on the same night, his rights were traded to the Washington Wizards.

In 2011, during an NBA lockout (when players couldn't play in the NBA), Booker briefly signed with a team in Israel. He returned to the Wizards when the lockout ended.

Utah Jazz (2014–2016)

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

Brooklyn Nets (2016–2017)

Booker joined the Brooklyn Nets on July 8, 2016. On December 14, 2016, he grabbed 18 rebounds in a game, which was his season high. He also scored a season-high 23 points in a game on April 1, 2017.

Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2018)

On December 7, 2017, Booker was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for them for a few months before being released on February 28, 2018.

Indiana Pacers (2018)

Booker with the Pacers in March 2018

Booker then signed with the Indiana Pacers on March 3, 2018. After his time with the Pacers, he signed a contract to play in China for the Shanxi Brave Dragons. However, he had to return to the United States for foot surgery.

On April 14, 2020, Trevor Booker announced he was retiring from basketball at age 32. After retiring from the NBA, he played in a minor league called the East Coast Basketball League. In his first game there, 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 and 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 another NBA player, Jordan Hill.

See also

In Spanish: Trevor Booker para niños