Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. was an American professional basketball player who primarily played power forward and occasionally center.
Born on November 20, 1981, Boozer stood 6-foot-9 and developed into a productive interior scorer and rebounder.
He entered the NBA in 2002 as the 34th overall pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing college basketball at Duke.
Boozer spent 13 seasons in the NBA with the Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
He finished his NBA career with 13,976 points, 8,192 rebounds and 1,928 assists in 861 regular-season games.
A two-time NBA All-Star, Boozer also earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2008 and won Olympic bronze and gold medals with Team USA.
Carlos Boozer Career Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Carlos Austin Boozer Jr. |
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1981 |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Power Forward / Center |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Last NBA Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Draft Year | 2002 |
| Draft Pick | 34th Overall |
| Professional Career | 2002–2017 |
| Jersey Numbers | 5, 1 |
Carlos Boozer NBA Career Stats
| Statistic | Career Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 861 |
| Games Started | 775 |
| Minutes | 26,901 |
| Points | 13,976 |
| Rebounds | 8,192 |
| Assists | 1,928 |
| Steals | 765 |
| Blocks | 346 |
| Turnovers | 1,824 |
| Personal Fouls | 2,612 |
Carlos Boozer Per Game Career Stats
| Statistic | Per Game |
|---|---|
| Points | 16.2 |
| Rebounds | 9.5 |
| Assists | 2.2 |
| Steals | 0.9 |
| Blocks | 0.4 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 |
| Minutes | 31.2 |
Carlos Boozer Shooting Stats
| Statistic | Career Record |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 5,847 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 11,221 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 52.1% |
| Three-Pointers Made | 1 |
| Three-Pointers Attempted | 14 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 7.1% |
| Free Throws Made | 2,281 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 3,158 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 72.2% |
| Effective FG Percentage | 52.1% |
Boozer was primarily an interior scorer and rarely attempted three-point shots during his NBA career. His 52.1% career field-goal percentage reflects his effectiveness around the paint and mid-range areas.
Carlos Boozer Season-by-Season Stats
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 81 | 10.0 | 7.5 | 1.3 |
| 2003-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 75 | 15.5 | 11.4 | 2.0 |
| 2004-05 | Utah Jazz | 51 | 17.8 | 9.0 | 2.8 |
| 2005-06 | Utah Jazz | 33 | 16.3 | 8.6 | 2.7 |
| 2006-07 | Utah Jazz | 74 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 3.0 |
| 2007-08 | Utah Jazz | 81 | 21.1 | 10.4 | 2.9 |
| 2008-09 | Utah Jazz | 37 | 16.2 | 10.4 | 2.1 |
| 2009-10 | Utah Jazz | 78 | 19.5 | 11.2 | 3.2 |
| 2010-11 | Chicago Bulls | 59 | 17.5 | 9.6 | 2.5 |
| 2011-12 | Chicago Bulls | 66 | 15.0 | 8.5 | 1.9 |
| 2012-13 | Chicago Bulls | 79 | 16.2 | 9.8 | 2.3 |
| 2013-14 | Chicago Bulls | 76 | 13.7 | 8.3 | 1.6 |
| 2014-15 | Los Angeles Lakers | 71 | 11.8 | 6.8 | 1.3 |
Boozer’s most productive NBA season came in 2007-08, when he averaged 21.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for Utah. He also averaged a career-best 11.7 rebounds per game in 2006-07.
Carlos Boozer Playoff Stats
| Statistic | Playoff Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 83 |
| Points | 1,420 |
| Rebounds | 920 |
| Assists | 194 |
| Steals | 60 |
| Blocks | 26 |
Carlos Boozer Playoff Per Game Stats
| Statistic | Per Game |
|---|---|
| Points | 17.1 |
| Rebounds | 11.1 |
| Assists | 2.3 |
| Steals | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.3 |
Boozer appeared in eight NBA postseasons and played 83 playoff games. His strongest postseason run came with Utah in 2007, when the Jazz reached the Western Conference Finals.
Carlos Boozer International Stats
Boozer represented the United States in two Olympic tournaments and won medals at both events.
| Competition | Games | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | 10 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 0.3 |
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Boozer averaged 6.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game while helping the United States win a bronze medal. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he averaged 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game as Team USA won gold.
Carlos Boozer Career Highs
| Statistic | Career High |
|---|---|
| Points | 41 |
| Rebounds | 23 |
| Assists | 10 |
| Steals | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 |
Boozer’s 41-point career high came during the 2007 NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. He also recorded the only triple-double of his NBA career during his time with the Utah Jazz.
Carlos Boozer Awards & Achievements
| Achievement | Total |
|---|---|
| NBA Championships | 0 |
| MVP Awards | 0 |
| Finals MVP Awards | 0 |
| All-Star Selections | 2 |
| All-NBA Selections | 1 |
| Defensive Team Selections | 0 |
| Scoring Titles | 0 |
| Olympic Medals | 2 |
| All-Rookie Team Selections | 1 |
| NCAA Championships | 1 |
| All-ACC First Team | 1 |
| ACC Tournament MVP | 1 |
| Duke Athletics Hall of Fame | 1 |
Boozer was selected to consecutive NBA All-Star Games in 2007 and 2008. He earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2008 after averaging 21.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for Utah.
Carlos Boozer Team Career
NBA Team Career
| Team | Seasons | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2002-2004 | 156 | 1,972 |
| Utah Jazz | 2004-2010 | 354 | 6,821 |
| Chicago Bulls | 2010-2014 | 280 | 4,347 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2014-2015 | 71 | 836 |
| Total | — | 861 | 13,976 |
Boozer spent the largest portion of his NBA career with the Utah Jazz, appearing in 354 games over six seasons. During his time in Utah, he became a two-time All-Star and helped the franchise reach the Western Conference Finals in 2007.
Overseas Professional Career
After his NBA career ended, Boozer continued playing professionally in China’s CBA during the 2016-17 season.
| Team | Season | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangdong Southern Tigers | 2016-17 | 37 | 614 |
| Guangzhou Long-Lions | 2016-17 | 1 | 19 |
Boozer averaged 16.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 37 games for Guangdong. His separate appearance for Guangzhou produced 19 points and eight rebounds.
Carlos Boozer Position-Specific Statistics
As a power forward, Boozer’s strongest statistical categories were scoring, rebounding and field-goal efficiency. He was particularly effective as an interior scorer and rebounder, while his playmaking was secondary to his frontcourt production.
| Category | Career Figure |
|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 16.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 9.5 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 0.9 |
| Blocks Per Game | 0.4 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 52.1% |
| Three-Point Percentage | 7.1% |
| Free Throw Percentage | 72.2% |
Boozer’s best statistical seasons came in Utah, where he developed into a consistent 20-point, 10-rebound-level forward. He averaged at least 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in both 2006-07 and 2007-08.
Carlos Boozer Career Records & Milestones
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Career Points | 13,976 |
| Career Rebounds | 8,192 |
| Career Assists | 1,928 |
| Highest Scoring Game | 41 points |
| Highest Rebounding Game | 23 rebounds |
| Highest Assist Game | 10 assists |
| Triple-Doubles | 1 |
| 20+ Point Games | Multiple |
| 20+ Rebound Games | 1 |
| NBA All-Star Selections | 2 |
| NBA Finals Appearances | 0 |
| Western Conference Finals Appearance | 1 |
Boozer reached several important career milestones during his 13 NBA seasons, finishing with more than 13,900 points and 8,100 rebounds. His single NBA triple-double came with Utah, when he recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Carlos Boozer Career Summary
Carlos Boozer finished his NBA career with 13,976 points, 8,192 rebounds and 1,928 assists in 861 regular-season games, averaging 16.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He shot 52.1% from the field and 72.2% from the free-throw line while establishing himself as a productive scoring and rebounding power forward. In 83 playoff games, Boozer averaged 17.1 points and 11.1 rebounds and totaled 1,420 points and 920 rebounds. A two-time NBA All-Star and 2008 All-NBA Third Team selection, he also won Olympic bronze in 2004 and Olympic gold in 2008 with Team USA.
For More Visit Momentum Stats
