17 Facts About Brendan Haywood

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Brendan Todd Haywood was born on November 27,1979 and is an American former professional basketball player who was a center in the National Basketball Association.

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Brendan Haywood won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.

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Brendan Haywood was named to the 1997 McDonald's All-American Team.

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Brendan Haywood was recruited by legendary Tar Heel basketball coach Dean Smith, but the coach retired shortly after Brendan Haywood's arrival on campus and turned the job over to his assistant, Bill Guthridge.

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Brendan Haywood backed up Makhtar N'Diaye at the center position his freshman season, and was the most-used bench player after the six rotating starters.

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At UNC, Brendan Haywood recorded the first triple-double in school history against the University of Miami on December 4,2000, with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks.

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Brendan Haywood finished his college basketball career as the Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time leader in field goal percentage and is the Tar Heels' all-time leader in blocked shots.

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Brendan Haywood was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 20th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.

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Brendan Haywood was later traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Michael Doleac, who in turn traded him to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Laron Profit and a first-round draft pick.

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On February 13,2010, Brendan Haywood was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson for Josh Howard, Drew Gooden, James Singleton, and Quinton Ross.

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On July 9,2010, Brendan Haywood re-signed with the Mavericks to a reported six-year, $55 million deal.

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On July 12,2012, Brendan Haywood was waived by the Mavericks under the league's amnesty clause.

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On July 14,2012, Brendan Haywood was claimed off waivers by the Charlotte Bobcats.

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On July 12,2014, Brendan Haywood was traded, along with the drafts right to Dwight Powell, to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Scotty Hopson and cash considerations.

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That 2 minutes was the only playing time Brendan Haywood saw during the 2015 Playoffs with the Cavs Cleveland advanced to the Finals, but eventually lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.

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On July 27,2015, Brendan Haywood was traded, along with Mike Miller and two future second-round draft picks, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for cash considerations.

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Brendan Haywood worked as an analyst for NBATV and TNT's coverage of the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs.