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- Full name: Tyson Cleotis Chandler
- Born: October 2, 1982
- Birthplace: Hanford, California
- Height: 7'1"
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Position: Power forward/center
- Jersey:
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- Draft: Second overall in 2001 (Los Angeles Clippers)
- High school: Dominguez High School
- Fictional character "Ty Crane" in Coach Carter is representative of Chandler
- Two children with wife Kimberly
- Set up a charity to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims
- Suspended one game in January of 2009 after an incident with Joel Przybilla
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Professional basketball forward Tyson Chandler plays in the National Basketball Association for the New Orleans Hornets.
Chandler was traded from the Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 17, 2009, in exchange for Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox.ESPN.com: Thunder get Chandler from Hornets The deal however was rescinded two days later after Chandler reportedly failed a physical. Dr. Carlan Yates, who performed surgery on Chandler's toe in 2007, felt the toe injury was too much of a risk to the Thunder.ESPN.com: Thunder Reject Chandler; Trade Off
Basketball Career
After leading his high school to a state championship, Chandler declared for the NBA draft in 2001. He was drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Clippers and was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. After dealing with injuries and feuds in his first few years, Chandler became a key part to the Bulls' 2005 playoff run. He became a defensive specialist and made notable game-saving blocks. Despite his long-term contract with the Bulls, Chandler had his struggles during the 2005-2006 season and was traded to the New Orleans Hornets on July 5, 2006. He had his statistically-best year during the 2006-2007 season, averaging nearly 10 points, over 12 blocks and two blocks per game.Additionally, Chandler played with the US Men's National Basketball Team in the FIBA Americas Championship in 2007, helping the team win the gold medal.
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Tyson Chandler Questions
What is the track record of Tyson Gay? 4 AnswersHe got 1st place in these world races: World Championships 2007 Osaka 100 m 2007 Osaka 200 m 2007 Osaka 4x100 m relay World Athletics Final 2005 Monaco ... read more
What is the stride length of Tyson Gay? 1 AnswerIt takes Tyson Gay 45 strides to run 100 meters according to this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/28/sports/olympics/28sprinters.html That means his ave... read more
Does anyone have photos of Mike Tysons daughter, Exodus Tyson? 2 AnswersFormer Heavy Weight Champion Boxer Mike Tyson with daughter Rayna (right) and his youngest daughter attended a screening of “Tyson” at the AMC Loews 19th Street... read more
TYSON documentary reviews from Sundance? 2 AnswersSundance 2009 Review: James Toback's TysonI'm not the biggest fan of documentaries so going into Tyson I was admittedly nervous that it'd be a very unforgettabl... read more
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Tyson Chandler Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to New Orleans Hornets
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 7'1"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2001
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Hornets 89, Spurs 84 (F) (source: NBA): Reserve Mike James scored 18 points while Tyson Chandler added 14 on 7-of-9 shoo http://url4.eu/o2aT
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@hawksPRman Haha, well, I was trying to come up w. something on the fly. The Tick Tock was my college bar & the 6 is for Tyson Chandler
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Behind Tyson Chandler at phillips place....that's one tall dude!
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Spoke with Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Boris Diaw, Stephen Jackson & Larry Brown after the game against the Bucks last night, class acts
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Hornets 89, Spurs 84 (F) (source: NBA): Reserve Mike James scored 18 points while Tyson Chandler added 14 on 7-of-9 shoo http://url4.eu/nifv
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