Carlos Boozer is a former American basketball player who was has an Olympic bronze and gold medal for team USA. He represented the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers during his time in the NBA and also played a season overseas with Guangdong Southern Tigers.
Boozer is 40 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.
Carlos Boozer Facts
| Birth Place | Aschaffenburg, West Germany |
| Father’s Name | Carlos Boozer |
| Mother’s Name | Rene Boozer |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| College | Duke (1999-2000) |
| Net Worth (2021) | $45 million |
| Salary (2021) | NA |
| Age | 40 |
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1981 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 117 kgs (258 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2002 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 2, Pick 35th overall |
| Playing Career | 2002-2017 |
| Position | Power Forward |
| Teams | Cavaliers, Jazz, Bulls, Lakers (NBA), Southern Tigers (China) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Aneshka Smith |
| Children | 3 (1 daughter and twin boys) |
| Endorsements | NA |
Carlos Boozer Net Worth And Salary
Carlos Boozer’s estimated net worth is said to be in the region of $45 million. He played in the NBA for 14 seasons, collecting a total base salary of $140 million. His most lucrative contract was with the Chicago Bulls, who offered him $80 million across fve years in 2010. Boozer was one of the standout players to hail from the second round of draft of the NBA. He oversaw a lucrative career in the highest level of the sport and that reflects in the wealth he has created over time.
Carlos Boozer Basketball Career
Carlos Boozer was drafted 35th overall in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002. He was already showcasing plenty of promise early on in his high school career. He grew into a huge frame of 6 feet 9 inches to lead Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears to two consecutive state titles. Boozer passed up on offers from St John’s and UCLA to play for Duke University. In 2001, he helped them win the NCAA Division I championship before enlisting for the NBA draft.
Boozer broke into the NBA with plenty of flair. He averaged 10.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in his rookie season alone, which is brilliant for a newbie. He continued to grow at a meteoric pace, averaging 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in his second campaign. The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to sign him to an extension after the 2003-04 season but lost that battle to Utah Jazz.
Boozer, now a prolific big man in the NBA, lit up the league with the Jazz, averaging 17 points and 9 rebounds. He built a brilliant partnership with young point guard, Derron Williams in Utah and averaged 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds during his six seasons there. He won two All-Star appearances and earned an All-NBA third team call-up in 2008.
Boozer’s career could have gone even better if he didn’t get bogged down with injuries. He switched to Chicago in 2010 but did not match fan expectations. He eventually joined the LA Lakers in 2013, only managing a 21-61 season alongside a retiring Kobe Bryant. Boozer spent his final season in China before hanging up his boots from professional basketball.
Carlos Boozer Personal Life
Boozer holds a strong connection to his religion and has various tattoos of his Christian faith. After retirement, Boozer has dedicated his time to being a family man, being a father of three.
He married CeCe in 2009 and had a daughter, Carmani and twin boys, Cameron and Clayden with her. The couple finalized their divorce in 2015 after which Boozer married Aneshka Smith on June 3, 2017.
Boozer has been an influential member of the basketball community even after retirement. He has held a fair number of camps for the youngsters. He also appeared on NBA TV and TNT as an analyst and on ESPN as a guest contributor.
FAQs About Carlos Boozer
Carlos Boozer was a dominant big man during his time in the NBA. He was brilliant offensively, averaging 19.5 ppg in 2010. He also earned $140 million over the course of his NBA career which is outstanding for a second-round recruit.
Carlos Boozer was kept on as a restricted free-agent in 2004 with an offer of $39 million from the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was ready to sign when the Utah Jazz swooped in and handed him a $70 million deal for five years. Cavaliers owner, Gordon Gund was displeased with the situation and voiced his frustration towards Boozer.
Carlos Boozer returned to college to get his degree from Duke University.
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