29 Facts About Carlos Boozer

Carlos Boozer was one of five children of Carlos and Renee, both of whom worked two jobs as he grew up.

Carlos Boozer was recruited by many top-tier collegiate basketball programs, including St John's and UCLA, but Boozer elected to play for coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, helping the team win the 2001 NCAA championship.

On September 16,2020, Carlos Boozer graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences of Duke University.

Carlos Boozer was selected with the 35th overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Carlos Boozer averaged 10.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in his rookie campaign, and followed it up with 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game his second year.

On July 30,2004, Carlos Boozer officially signed with the Jazz.

Carlos Boozer did not show that trust and respect in return.

Carlos Boozer was named part of the NBA All-Star roster as a reserve, but could not participate because of a hairline fracture in his left fibula.

Carlos Boozer led the Jazz past the Rockets in game 7 of the first round in the NBA Playoffs, scoring 35 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and two clutch free throws to secure the victory in Boozer's first playoff series.

Carlos Boozer ended the season averaging 20.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, and playing in 74 of 82 games.

Carlos Boozer was even better in the playoffs, increasing his output to 23.5 points and 12.2 rebounds per game, and appearing in all 17 Jazz playoff games.

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

Carlos Boozer was again chosen as a backup in the All-Star Game, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play.

Carlos Boozer registered his first career triple-double against the Seattle SuperSonics on February 13,2008, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Carlos Boozer missed time from late November 2008 to late February 2009.

The Jazz management stated publicly they were happy to have him return and play for them, and Carlos Boozer did the same.

Carlos Boozer played in 78 of 82 games and avoided injury, which boded well heading into the 2010 summer.

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.

Carlos Boozer's production saw a decline the following year, as he averaged just 15 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

On July 15,2014, Carlos Boozer was released by the Bulls via the amnesty clause.

On July 17,2014, Carlos Boozer was claimed off amnesty waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers.

On July 30,2016, Carlos Boozer signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.

On January 25,2018, Carlos Boozer signed with the BIG3 league as a co-captain of the Ghost Ballers.

Carlos Boozer later was waived and was later picked up by 2018 Big3 champions Power.

Carlos Boozer was selected as a member of the US Olympic basketball team, which won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Carlos Boozer was part of the US national team from 2006 to 2008, but did not compete in the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship due to his wife's pregnancy.

Carlos Boozer participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics as the US national team went unbeaten en route to the gold medal, defeating the 2006 World Champion Spain for their first gold medal since the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Carlos Boozer dated girlfriend Natalie Rodriguez during 2021 to 2024.

Cameron Carlos Boozer is the number three overall recruit in the 2025 recruiting class.