Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Carlos Boozer:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Carlos Austin Boozer Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 20, 1981
  • Hometown: Aschaffenburg, Germany (Born on a U.S. military base; raised in Juneau, Alaska, USA)
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 258 lbs (117 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (U.S.)
  • Number: Wore 5, 1, 4, and 34 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: Juneau-Douglas High School (Juneau, Alaska)
  • College: Duke University (1999–2002)
  • NBA Draft: 2002 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 35th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Cleveland Cavaliers (2002–2004)
    2. Utah Jazz (2004–2010)
    3. Chicago Bulls (2010–2014)
    4. Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2015)
    5. Played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) with Guangdong Southern Tigers (2016–2017)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Three children: Carmani, Cayden, and Cameron (twins)
  • Siblings: Carlos is one of five siblings, including siblings Charles, Crystal, Nakeisha, and Yasmin.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Carlos Boozer’s player archetype was that of a bruising scoring-and-rebounding power forward, the kind of interior big who mixed strength, touch, and relentless work on the glass rather than flashy perimeter skill. Defensively, he was more of a sturdy positional frontcourt defender than a true rim-protecting anchor, using his frame and effort to hold ground inside, finish possessions with rebounds, and battle opposing bigs in the paint. Offensively, Boozer did his best work as a low-post scorer, pick-and-roll finisher, and dependable mid-range threat, with soft hands and enough ambidexterity around the basket to score over either shoulder. At 6-foot-9 and 258 pounds, he paired a thick, powerful build with strong balance and surprising touch, which made him difficult to move and hard to neutralize once he got to his spots. Overall, his play style centered on physicality, polished interior scoring, rebounding, and efficient half-court offense, giving teams a dependable double-double presence in his prime. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Carlos Boozer | Forward | Utah Jazz
Deseret News — Ability to use both hands has aided Boozer
ESPN — NBA – Jazz trio drowns out T-Mac
Basketball-Reference — Carlos Boozer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more