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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17, 2009, in exchange for Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox.ESPN.com: Thunder get Chandler from Hornets The deal however was rescinded two days later after Chandler reportedly failed a physical.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

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Tyson Cleotis Chandler
  2. Born: October 2, 1982
  3. Birthplace: Hanford, California
  4. Height: 7'1"
  5. Weight: 235 lbs
  6. Position: Power forward/center
  7. Jersey:
     1. 6
  8. Draft: Second overall in 2001 (Los Angeles Clippers)
  9. High school: Dominguez High School
  10. Fictional character "Ty Crane" in Coach Carter is representative of Chandler
  11. Two children with wife Kimberly
  12. Set up a charity to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims
  13. Suspended one game in January of 2009 after an incident with Joel Przybilla

• 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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