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Tyson Chandler

American basketball player

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Born: ( 1982-10-02 ) October 2, 1982 (age 43) , Hanford, California , U.S.
Listed height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
High school: Dominguez ( Compton, California )
Nba draft: 2001 : 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Drafted by: Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career: 2001–2020
Position: Center
Number: 3, 6, 4, 5, 19
2001 2006: Chicago Bulls
2006 2009: New Orleans Hornets
2009 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
2010 2011: Dallas Mavericks

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Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. A 7'0" center, Chandler played for seven teams in an NBA career that spanned from 2001 to 2020.

Chandler was drafted directly out of high school by the Los Angeles Clippers as the second overall pick of the 2001 NBA draft; he was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. Chandler also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers. As the starting center for Dallas, he played an integral role in the franchise's first NBA championship in 2011.