Carlos Boozer

NBA basketball player, All-Star performer

Carlos Boozer - NBA basketball player, All-Star performer
Born

November 20th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player with a career spanning from 2002 to 2017. Played primarily as a power forward and center. Earned two NBA All-Star selections during tenure with the Utah Jazz. Contributed significantly to the Chicago Bulls' playoff runs, especially in the 2012 season. Played in 841 regular season games, averaging 16.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Participated in international competition, representing the United States in the 2004 Olympics, where the team secured a bronze medal. Retired after a successful career, leaving a legacy within the teams played for.

Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2007 and 2008

Played for the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls

Won an Olympic bronze medal in 2004

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