 Chandler playing for the Mavericks in 2010-11. | |
| No. 4 – Phoenix Suns | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Tyson Cleotis Chandler October 2, 1982 Hanford, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lbs (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dominguez ( Compton, California) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 2001–present (23 years) |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2006 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2006–2009 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2009–2010 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2010–2011 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2011–2014 | New York Knicks |
| 2014–2015 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2015–present | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns. He is also a member of the United States men's national basketball team. Standing 7'1", he plays at the Center position.
High school
Chandler attended Dominguez High School in Compton, California. He earned accolades from Parade Magazine and USA Today, and was selected to the McDonald's High School All-America Team. As a 6'11" freshman, he was profiled on current affairs TV program 60 Minutes. Chandler led Dominguez to a state championship before declaring as an early entry candidate in the 2001 NBA Draft.
Professional career
Tyson Chandler was selected 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, who immediately traded his rights to the Chicago Bulls for former NBA Rookie of the Year Award recipient Elton Brand. The Bulls intended to pair Chandler with fellow high school phenom Eddy Curry in the front court. However, while both players had stretches of success during their time with the Bulls, they rarely coincided. In Chandler's case, back problems were a recurring issue throughout his career, particularly during the 2003-04 NBA season. His mental approach was an issue as well Template:Fact. During the early part of his career, Chandler feuded with Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards and Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns. Later, although the feuds became less frequent, Chandler struggled with foul trouble, which limited his playing time.
Chandler also played a major role in the resurgent Bulls' playoff run in the 2004-05 NBA season. Finding a role as a fourth-quarter defensive specialist, with notable game-saving blocks against stars like Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony, he was rewarded with a long-term deal to remain with the Chicago Bulls for the next six years, reportedly worth close to $63 million. With Curry's departure after the 2004-05 season, Chandler became the last member of the Bulls left from the Jerry Krause era.
During the 2005-06 NBA season, Chandler's biggest impact was on defense, but he struggled with foul problems and averaged only 5.3 points per game. Due in part to his sub-par playoff performance and the Bulls' signing of four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace in the off-season after the 2005-2006 season, Bulls GM John Paxson began to consider moving Chandler. On July 5, 2006, the Bulls and the Hornets verbally agreed to a trade that would send Chandler to the Hornets in exchange for J.R. Smith and P.J. Brown.[1] The deal was finalized the following week. [2]
Chandler had his best NBA season in 2006-2007 where he averaged 9.5 ppg and 12.4 rpg to go with 1.8 bpg
Chandler followed that up with an even better season where he put up 11.7 points and 11.8 rebounds a game and led the league in offensive rebounding. His defense, rebounding and the ability to connect with Chris Paul on the Crescent City Connection (Name for their alleyoop pass) allowed the Hornets to claim the 2007-08 Southwest division for the first time ever with 56 wins. Chandler played well in the playoffs and defended Tim Duncan valiantly but in the end the Hornets lost a heartbreaking game 7 where Chandler limited Duncan to 5-17 shooting. Chandler was named to Team USA as the number 1 alternate to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
On January 2 2009, he was suspended one game for an altercation with Joel Przybilla.
New York Knicks
On December 9, 2011, Chandler announced that he agreed to terms on a four year contract with the New York Knicks worth $58 million. He was officially acquired by the Knicks in a three team sign-and-trade. On Opening Day, Christmas 2011, Chandler finished with 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 6 blocks in a 106–104 win over the Boston Celtics.
Chandler finished the regular season with a 67.9% field goal percentage, the third highest in NBA history, exceeded only by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 (68.26%) and 1973 (72.7%). In May 2012, Chandler was named second team All-Defensive behind Ibaka and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, who made first-team All-Defensive. Although Chandler was voted Defensive Player of the Year by the press, the All-Defensive Team is chosen by the league's 30 head coaches (who cannot vote for their own players).
And while his 13 first-team votes and 36 overall points were more than the totals for first-team selections Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, Howard received 41 points with 16 first-team votes, and only one center can be named to the team.
During the 2012-13 season, Chandler was named a reserve for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. It was the first All-Star selection of his career. In February, Chandler recorded 20 rebounds in three straight games, becoming the first Knick to do so since Willis Reed in December 1969. Chandler had 7 points and 8 rebounds at the 2013 NBA All-Star Game.
On February 27, 2013, Chandler recorded a career-high 28 rebounds, including 13 in the first quarter, in a 109–105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. On November 5, 2013, he suffered a right fibula fracture during a 97-102 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Dallas Mavericks
On June 25, 2014 Chandler was traded to the Mavericks.
Phoenix Suns
On July 9, 2015, Chandler signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. He made his debut for the Suns in the team's season opener on October 28 against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, recording three points and six rebounds in a 111–95 loss. He appeared in 15 of the team's first 16 games before missing eight straight games with a hamstring injury. On December 13, he returned to action for the Suns, coming off the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves and recording three points and four rebounds in 23 minutes.
Awards and honors
- Gold medal with Team USA, FIBA Americas Championship 2007
Personal life
Chandler and his wife, Kimberly, welcomed daughter Sacha-Marie on May 6, 2006, weighing in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces and on November 27, 2008, their second child, a boy of 6 pounds was born. He attended the same high school with Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince.
Tyson and his wife have put together a charity where they are helping New Orleans families that have suffered from Hurricane Katrina. They help buying some "small things" (as Chandler said) for their homes: TVs, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, pots, pans etc. The wives of Tyson's teammates are helping them.[3]
On November 27, 2008, Tyson and his wife had a baby. He missed the game vs the Denver Nuggets, but the New Orleans Hornets managed to win 105-101.
External links
- Template:NBA-profile
- Tyson Chandler Official Site
| New York Knicks 2011–12 season roster | |
|---|---|
| 1 Amar'e Stoudemire | |
| 3 Tyson Chandler | |
| 6 Landry Fields | |
| 7 Carmelo Anthony | |
| 8 J.R. Smith | |
| 9 Jared Jeffries | |
| 16 Steve Novak | |
| 20 Mike Bibby | |
| 21 Iman Shumpert | |
| 44 Jerome Jordan | |
| 50 Dan Gadzuric | |
| 55 Josh Harrellson | |
| 67 Toney Douglas | |
| 85 Baron Davis | |
| Head coach: Mike Woodson | |
| Regular season | |
| Playoffs | |
| Finals | |
| New York Knicks 2012–13 season roster | |
|---|---|
| 1 Amar'e Stoudemire | |
| 2 Raymond Felton | |
| 3 Kenyon Martin | |
| 4 James White | |
| 5 Jason Kidd | |
| 6 Tyson Chandler | |
| 7 Carmelo Anthony | |
| 8 J.R. Smith | |
| 9 Pablo Prigioni | |
| 14 Chris Copeland | |
| 16 Steve Novak | |
| 21 Iman Shumpert | |
| 45 Marcus Camby | |
| 55 Quentin Richardson | |
| Head coach: Mike Woodson | |
| Regular season | |
| Playoffs | |
| Finals | |
| New York Knicks 2013–14 season roster | |
|---|---|
| 1 Amar'e Stoudemire | |
| 2 Raymond Felton | |
| 3 Kenyon Martin | |
| 5 Tim Hardaway, Jr. | |
| 6 Tyson Chandler | |
| 7 Carmelo Anthony | |
| 8 J.R. Smith | |
| 9 Pablo Prigioni | |
| 21 Iman Shumpert | |
| 25 Wesley Witherspoon | |
| 26 Shannon Brown | |
| 45 Cole Aldrich | |
| 51 Metta World Peace | |
| 77 Andrea Bargnani | |
| Head coach: Derek Fisher | |
| Regular season | |
| Playoffs | |
| Finals | |