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• Carlos Boozer is a power forward for the Utah Jazz in the National Basketball Association.

  On March 25, 2009, Boozer filed for a divorce from his wife of six years, CeCe. He described the relationship as "irretrievably broken". The couple has three sons together.The Salt Lake Tribune: Jazz's Boozer Files for Divorce in Miami

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr.
  2. Born: November 20, 1981
  3. Birthplace: Aschaffenburg, West Germany U.S. Base
  4. Height: 6'9"
  5. Weight: 266 lbs
  6. College: Duke University
  7. 2002: Debuted with Cleveland Cavaliers
  8. Helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2008 Summer OlympicsUSA Basketball: USA Men Fight Off Spain To Claim... Olympic Gold Medal

• Pending Departure from Jazz

  On December 18, 2008, Boozer announced that he will test the free agent market and opt out of his contract with the Utah Jazz at the end of the season. Boozer stated, "I'm opting out. No matter what, I'm going to get a raise regardless. I am going to opt out, I don't see why I wouldn't, I think it's a very good business decision for me and my family, but I'd also like to see what happens with the Jazz and stay here."ESPN.com: Boozer's plans good for Millsap (December 18, 2008)

• Early Life

  Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. was born in a U.S. military base in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, on November 20, 1981. He was raised in Juneau, Alaska, where he attended Juneau-Douglas High School. He led his basketball team to two state championships and was named twice to the Parade All-American High School basketball team. He was heavily recruited by the top basketball programs in the country and was eventually selected by Duke University. He led the Blue Devils to the 2001 NCAA Division I Basketball Championships.

• Pro Career

  Boozer was selected with the 34th pick in the 2002 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He established himself as a premiere power forward in the league and a cornerstone for the future plans of the Cavaliers franchise with LeBron James. But after the 2003-2004 season, Boozer was released from his contract with the idea of negotiating a long term contract with the Cavaliers. Boozer unexpectedly received a sizeable offer from the Utah Jazz and he eventually signed with the team, after the Cavaliers were unable to match the contract. This of course created controversy in Cleveland, where they not only lost a future franchise player, but let him go for nothing. In Utah, Boozer developed into an All-Star caliber player making the team in 2007 and 2008.

• Carlos Boozer Timeline

  • November 20, 1981: Born
  • 2002: Debuts with the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2004: Named to Team USA
  • 2004: Signs with the Utah Jazz
  • 2007: NBA All-Star
  • 2008: NBA All-Star

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