Tyson Chandler

Tyson Chandler

Chandler with the Knicks No. 6 – New York Knicks Position	Center League	NBA Personal information Born	 October 2, 1982 (age 30) Hanford, California Nationality	American Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg) Career information High school	Dominguez (Compton, California) NBA draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers Pro playing career	2001–present Career history 2001–2006	Chicago Bulls 2006–2009	New Orleans Hornets 2009–2010	Charlotte Bobcats 2010–2011	Dallas Mavericks 2011–present	New York Knicks Career highlights and awards NBA champion (2011) NBA All-Star (2013) NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2012) All-NBA Third Team (2012) NBA All-Defensive First Team (2013) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011–2012) 2× California Mr. Basketball (2000–2001) Stats at NBA.com Stats at Basketball-Reference.com Medals[hide] Men's basketball Competitor for the United States Olympic Games Gold	2012 London	Men's basketball FIBA Americas Championship Gold	2007 Las Vegas	Men's basketball FIBA World Championship Gold	2010 Turkey	Men's basketball Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982) is an American professional basketball center who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Chandler was the second overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, then was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Dallas Mavericks. As starting center for Dallas, he played an integral role in the franchise's first NBA championship in 2011. He was also a member of the United States men's national basketball team's gold medal runs in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Contents [hide] 1 Early life and high school career 2 Professional career 2.1 Chicago Bulls (2001–2006) 2.2 New Orleans Hornets (2006–2009) 2.3 Charlotte Bobcats (2009–2010) 2.4 Dallas Mavericks (2010–2011) 2.5 New York Knicks (2011–present) 2.6 Career transactions 3 International career 3.1 United States national team 4 Personal life 5 NBA career statistics 5.1 Regular season 5.2 Playoffs 6 See also 7 Notes 8 External links Early life and high school career[edit source]

Chandler was born to Frank Chandler and Vernie Threadgill, though he did not meet his father Frank until later in his life.[1] He grew up in a family farm in Hanford, California, just south of Fresno, California. Chandler began playing basketball at three years old on a basket Chandler's grandfather, Cleotis, fixed on a tree. Chandler grew up doing farm work such as milking cows, slopping pigs, and cultivating crops. At nine years old, Chandler and his mother moved to San Bernardino, California; he was already nearly six feet tall. As a child, Chandler was teased because of his height; children on his school basketball team joked that he was older than he really was, and that he had been left back several times in school.[2] Chandler and his family then moved to Compton, California, where he enrolled at Dominguez High School, a school known for its athletics, producing basketball players such as Dennis Johnson and Cedric Ceballos. In his freshman year, Chandler made the varsity team and played with future NBA player Tayshaun Prince, who was then a senior. With the Dominguez Dons, Chandler became a teenage sensation; current players such as DeMar DeRozan watched him play and claimed "he was like Shaq". Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings, who was a ball boy for Dominguez at the time, said, "You'd see the girls around Tyson, the Escalade he drove, and you wanted to be like him,"[3] Chandler earned accolades from Parade Magazine and USA Today, and was selected to the McDonald's High School All-America Team. As a freshman, he was profiled on current affairs TV program 60 Minutes. In his junior year, Chandler averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. In his senior year, Chandler led Dominguez to a state championship and a 31-4 record, averaging 26 points, 15 boards, and 8 blocks a game.[2] Chandler was recruited by several universities and considered UCLA, Arizona, Syracuse, Memphis, Kentucky and Michigan. Chandler then declared for the 2001 NBA Draft as a prep-to-pro. Professional career[edit source]

Chicago Bulls (2001–2006)[edit source] Tyson Chandler was selected 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, who immediately traded his rights to the Chicago Bulls for former NBA Rookie of the Year Award recipient Elton Brand. The Bulls intended to pair Chandler with fellow high school phenomenon Eddy Curry in the front court. However, while both players had stretches of success during their time with the Bulls, they rarely coincided. In Chandler's case, back problems were a recurring issue throughout his career, particularly during the 2003–04 season. During the early part of his career, Chandler feuded with Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards and Amar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns. Later, although the feuds became less frequent, Chandler struggled with foul trouble, which limited his playing time. Chandler also played a major role in the resurgent Bulls' playoff run in the 2004–05 season. Finding a role as a fourth-quarter defensive specialist, with notable game-saving blocks against stars like Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony, he was rewarded with a long-term deal to remain with the Chicago Bulls for the next six years, reportedly worth close to $63 million. With Curry's departure after the 2004–05 season, Chandler became the last member of the Bulls left from the Jerry Krause era. During the 2005–2006 season, Chandler's biggest impact was on defense, but he struggled again with foul problems and averaged only 5.3 points per game. Due in part to his sub-par playoff performance and the Bulls' signing of four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace in the off-season after the 2005–2006 season, Bulls GM John Paxson began to consider moving Chandler. On July 5, 2006, the Bulls and the Hornets verbally agreed to a trade that would send Chandler to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for J.R. Smith and P.J. Brown.[4] The deal was finalized the following week.[5] New Orleans Hornets (2006–2009)[edit source]

Chandler dunking In his first year in New Orleans, Chandler had a breakout season in 2006–2007, averaging 9.5 ppg and 12.4 rpg to go with 1.8 bpg. Chandler followed that up with an even better season where he put up 11.7 points and 11.8 rebounds a game and led the league in offensive rebounding. His defense, rebounding and the ability to connect with Chris Paul on the Crescent City Connection (Name for their alleyoop pass) allowed the Hornets to claim the 2007–08 Southwest division for the first time ever with 56 wins. Chandler played well in the playoffs and defended Tim Duncan valiantly but in the end the Hornets lost a heartbreaking Game 7 where Chandler limited Duncan to 5–17 shooting. In 197 regular season games with the Hornets franchise, Chandler averaged 10.2 ppg, 11.3 rpg and 1.4 bpg, while shooting 61.1% from the field. On February 17, 2009, Chandler was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith and the rights to DeVon Hardin.[6] However, he failed the physical because of a toe injury, and one day later, the Thunder announced that they rescinded the trade.[7] Coincidentally, the doctor in Oklahoma City who failed Chandler on the physical was the same doctor who had performed corrective surgery on the toe two years earlier.[8] Charlotte Bobcats (2009–2010)[edit source] On July 28, 2009, he was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Emeka Okafor.[9] Chandler joined a Bobcats team that had never made the playoffs in their young history. Chandler struggled with injuries in 2009–10, missing more than a month with a stress fracture in his left foot. Chandler still helped the Bobcats win 44 games and earn their first-ever postseason berth. The Bobcats, led by Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson, made it to the playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, and went up against the Orlando Magic. Chandler had the task of defending Dwight Howard. Chandler limited Howard to 9 points and 9 rebounds per game, both below his season and career averages.[10] The Bobcats were, however, swept in their first trip to the playoffs. Dallas Mavericks (2010–2011)[edit source]

Chandler with the Mavericks On July 13, 2010, Chandler was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, along with Alexis Ajinça, in exchange for Matt Carroll, Erick Dampier and Eduardo Nájera.[11] Chandler was expected to shine next to all-stars Dirk Nowitzki and point guard Jason Kidd. Chandler quickly became a fan-favorite in Dallas because of his defensive efforts and athleticism on both ends of the floor. He was credited with making the Mavericks "tough" and anchoring the defense with his hustle and intensity.[12] The Mavericks went 57–25, earning the third seed in the western conference. They defeated a deep Portland Trail Blazers team in six games, swept Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, and defeated Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 5 games. The Mavericks went into the NBA Finals as an underdog,[13][14] facing the Miami Heat and their "Big Three" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Chandler was instrumental in the series,[15] defensively stopping LeBron James' and Dwyane Wade's penetration to the rim. Chandler was forced to play major minutes because of an injury to backup center Brendan Haywood and the inexperience of Ian Mahinmi[citation needed]. In game 5, Chandler recorded 13 points and 16 rebounds. In the decisive game 6, Chandler recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, helping the Mavericks win their first championship.[16] For his defensive efforts throughout regular season, Chandler was selected to the All-Defensive Second Team. New York Knicks (2011–present)[edit source] On December 9, 2011, Chandler announced that he agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the New York Knicks worth $58 million.[17] He was officially acquired by the Knicks in a three-team sign-and-trade.[18] On Opening Day, Christmas 2011, Chandler finished with 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 6 blocks in a 106–104 win over the Boston Celtics. Chandler finished the regular season with a 67.9% field goal percentage, the third highest in NBA history, exceeded only by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 (68.26%) and 1973 (72.7%).[19] He won the 2012 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award with 45 first place votes and 311 points overall, ahead of Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder with 41 first place votes and 294 votes,[20] and became the first ever Knick to win the award.[21] In May 2012, Chandler was named second team All-Defensive behind Ibaka and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, who made first-team All-Defensive.[22] Although Chandler was voted Defensive Player of the Year by the press, the All-Defensive Team is chosen by the league's 30 head coaches (who cannot vote for their own players). And while his 13 first-team votes and 36 overall points were more than the totals for first-team selections Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, Howard received 41 points with 16 first-team votes, and only one center can be named to the team.[23] During the 2012-13 season, Chandler was named a reserve for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. It was the first All-Star selection of his career. In February, Chandler recorded 20 rebounds in three straight games, becoming the first Knick to do so since Willis Reed in December 1969.[24] Chandler had 7 points and 8 rebounds at the 2013 NBA All-Star Game.[25] On February 27, 2013, Chandler recorded a career-high 28 rebounds, including 13 in the first quarter, in a 109-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Career transactions[edit source] June 27, 2001: Drafted 2nd overall by Los Angeles Clippers in 2001 NBA Draft. June 27, 2001: Traded by L.A. Clippers along with Brian Skinner to the Chicago Bulls for Elton Brand.[26] July 14, 2006: Traded by Chicago to the New Orleans Hornets for P.J. Brown and J.R. Smith.[27] February 17, 2009: Traded by New Orleans to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith and the rights to DeVon Hardin. February 18, 2009: The Oklahoma City Thunder void their trade for Tyson Chandler, because he failed to pass a physical. July 28, 2009: The New Orleans Hornets traded Tyson Chandler to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Emeka Okafor.[28] July 13, 2010: Traded by Charlotte along with Alexis Ajinça to the Dallas Mavericks for Matt Carroll, Erick Dampier and Eduardo Nájera. December 9, 2011: Acquired by the New York Knicks in a three team trade International career[edit source]

United States national team[edit source] Chandler was named first alternate on the United States men's national basketball team which competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Chandler was a member of the United States team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, a team that finished 9-0 in the tournament and won the gold medal, the USA's first world championship since 1994. He played in all nine World Championship games as a backup center, and averaged 2.6 ppg., 2.7 rpg., shot 64.3 percent from the field, and blocked five shots.[29] Chandler was chosen to play for the United States team in the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and was named the team's starting center. The United States team finished undefeated in the tournament and won the gold medal over Spain with a 107-100 victory. Chandler played 9 minutes, and shot 1-2 from the field. He ended the game with two points. These two points were the first points scored during the game.[30] Personal life[edit source]

Until the age of 10, Chandler grew up on a farm in central California.[31] Chandler and his wife Kimberly were married in 2005. They have three children. Chandler and his wife organized a charity to help New Orleans families who suffered from Hurricane Katrina. The charity helped purchase "small things" (as Chandler said) for the families' homes: TVs, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, pots, pans etc. The wives of Chandler's teammates helped in the efforts.[32] His paternal grandmother is of German descent.[33] He was the subject of a limited edition 100 copy zine titled "Tyson Chandler". The zine was created in fall 2011 by Camilla Venturini and the photographer Ari Marcopoulos, and was the subject of a lengthy article in the Wall Street Journal.[34] His sister, Erica, plays basketball at Pepperdine University.[35] He has three brothers: Terrell, Tervon, and Ryan.[36] NBA career statistics[edit source]

Legend GP	Games played	 GS 	Games started	 MPG 	Minutes per game FG% 	Field goal percentage	 3P% 	3-point field goal percentage	 FT% 	Free throw percentage RPG 	Rebounds per game	 APG 	Assists per game	 SPG 	Steals per game BPG 	Blocks per game	 PPG 	Points per game	 Bold 	Career high Led the league Regular season[edit source] Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG 2001–02	Chicago	71	31	19.6	.497	.000	.604	4.8	.8	.4	1.3	6.1 2002–03	Chicago	75	68	24.4	.531	.000	.608	6.9	1.0	.5	1.4	9.2 2003–04	Chicago	35	8	22.3	.424	.000	.669	7.7	.7	.5	1.2	6.1 2004–05	Chicago	80	10	27.4	.494	.000	.673	9.7	.8	.9	1.8	8.0 2005–06	Chicago	79	50	26.8	.565	.000	.503	9.0	1.0	.5	1.3	5.3 2006–07	New Orleans/Oklahoma City	73	73	34.6	.624	.000	.527	12.4	.9	.5	1.8	9.5 2007–08	New Orleans	79	79	35.2	.623	.000	.593	11.7	1.0	.6	1.1	11.8 2008–09	New Orleans	45	45	32.1	.565	.000	.579	8.7	.5	.3	1.2	8.8 2009–10	Charlotte	51	27	22.8	.574	.000	.732	6.3	.3	.3	1.1	6.5 2010–11	Dallas	74	74	27.8	.654	.000	.732	9.4	.4	.5	1.1	10.1 2011–12	New York	62	62	33.2	.679[37]	.000	.689	9.9	.9	.9	1.4	11.3 2012–13	New York	66	66	32.8	.638	.000	.694	10.7	.9	.6	1.1	10.4 Career		790	593	28.5	.584	.000	.639	9.1	.8	.6	1.3	8.7 All-Star		1	0	17.0	.400	.000	1.000	8.0	.0	.0	.0	7.0 Playoffs[edit source] Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG 2005	Chicago	6	0	28.7	.475	.000	.696	9.7	1.3	.2	2.2	11.7 2006	Chicago	6	0	17.3	.667	.000	.300	4.5	.5	.3	.3	1.8 2008	New Orleans	12	12	34.3	.632	.000	.625	10.3	.4	.4	1.7	8.0 2009	New Orleans	4	4	23.5	.500	.000	.500	5.3	.5	.5	.3	3.8 2010	Charlotte	4	0	15.0	.545	.000	.667	2.5	.5	.5	.8	3.5 2011	Dallas	21	21	32.4	.582	.000	.679	9.2	.4	.6	.9	8.0 2012	New York	5	5	33.4	.440	.000	.600	9.0	.8	1.4	1.4	6.2 2013	New York	12	12	29.2	.538	.000	.750	7.3	.3	.7	1.2	5.7 Career		70	54	29.1	.558	.000	.653	8.1	.5	.6	1.1	6.7 See also[edit source]

National Basketball Association portal Notes[edit source]

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