Tyson Chandler is a player development coach for the Dallas Mavericks and a former professional basketball player. He played 19 seasons in the NBA averaging 8.2 points, 9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Chandler is 39 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.
Tyson Chandler Facts
| Birth Place | Hanford, California |
| Father’s Name | Frank Chandler |
| Mother’s Name | Vernie Threadgill |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| High School | Dominguez |
| Net Worth (2021) | $85 million |
| Salary (2022) | N/A |
| Age | 40 |
| Date of Birth | October 2, 1982 |
| Height (ft) | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 240 lbs (109 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2001 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1, Pick 2nd overall |
| Playing Career | 2001- 2020 |
| Coaching Career | 2020 – Present |
| Position | Center |
| Teams | Bulls, Hornets, Bobcats, Mavericks, Knicks, Suns, Lakers, Rockets (NBA) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Darcy Watkins |
| Children | 4 |
| Endorsements | NA |
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Tyson Chandler Net Worth And Salary
According to Wiki, Tyson Chandler is worth around $85 million, working as a development coach and spending 19 years in the NBA. He has made over $170 million from his contracts with various teams in the league. Of course, he also had endorsement deals off the court with several companies and he seems to be making a decent salary at Memphis as well.
Chandler is one of the top 20 highest-earning players in NBA history right now. He signed a six-year deal with Chicago Bulls in 2005 worth $65 million. The Phoenix Suns awarded him a four-year deal in 2015 worth $52 million.
Tyson Chandler Basketball Career
Tyson Chandler had a basketball in their hands very early in his career. He shared a close relationship with his grandfather who fixed a rim onto the house tree. Chandler played basketball for Dominguez in Compton, California where he drew comparisons to Shaquille O’Neal. He led the Dons to a state championship in his senior year averaging 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 blocks a game. Plenty of universities approached him but Chandler declared for the NBA draft right after graduating in 2001.
He was picked second overall by the Los Angeles Clippers who immediately traded him to the Chicago Bulls. He was a part of their rebuilding process but was traded away to New Orleans for P. J. Brown and J. R. Smith. He finished the 2008-09 season as the franchise’s all-time leader in field goal percentage (.611) and rebounds per game (11.3). He had only played 197 games for the team.
The Charlotte Bobcats traded for him in 2009 and traded him to Dallas a year later for Erick Dampier, Eduardo Nájera, Matt Carroll, and cash considerations. Chandler was a reputed big man known for his defensive efforts but wasn’t a big offensive threat. He was the perfect fit in the Mavericks roster alongside Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry, and Jason Kidd. He helped the team to an NBA championship beating Miami in the finals. Plenty of teams were courting him in free agency as the Mavericks offered him only a two-year deal. According to Chandler, if the winning team was kept intact, Dallas could have been back-to-back champions.
Chandler joined the Knicks next on a four-year $58 million deal where he became an NBA All-Star in 2013, the first time in his career. Injuries started to catch up to him. He spent some time with the Mavericks again before moving to the Phoenix Suns and then the Lakers and the Rockets. The former California native finished his career by being named to the NBA All-Defensive Team once the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2012.
Tyson Chandler Personal Life
Tyson Chandler’s best friend growing up was his grandfather who instilled plenty of values into him. Chandler did not meet his father Frank until much later in life. He has three brothers and his sister, Erica played basketball for Pepperdine University.
Chandler has four children with his wife Kimberly who organized a charity to help families in New Orleans affected by Hurrican Katrina. In 2016, the former NBA big man joined UNICEF Kid Power to fight against malnutrition and help raise awareness in Uganda. Unfortunately, he and his wife have separated now after several differences in their marriage, filing for divorce in 2021.
FAQs About Tyson Chandler
Tyson Chandler has not yet announced his retirement officially.
Tyson Chandler was named an All-Star for the first time in 2013.
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