Chandler with the Knicks |
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| No. 6 – New York Knicks | |
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| Center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1982-10-02) October 2, 1982 (age 30) Hanford, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dominguez (Compton, California) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Pro career | 2001–present |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2006 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2006–2009 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2009–2010 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2010–2011 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2011–present | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982) is an American professional basketball center who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Chandler was the second overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, then was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Dallas Mavericks. As starting center for Dallas, he played an integral role in the franchise's first NBA championship in 2011. He was also a member of the United States men's national basketball team's gold medal runs in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

