When Chandler was traded to the Chicago Bulls on draft night, he and Eddy Curry were supposed to represent the future of the franchise and were to be the faces of the Bulls, especially after the Michael Jordan Era recently finished. However, expectations for both of the preps-to-pros players were never met, although Chandler flashed big upside on the boards. He went on to sign a multi-year contract the Hornets and had a breakout year in his first season with New Orleans. The upside has now become reality as Chandler is one of the league's best rebounders and part of a young Hornets nucleus along with David West and Chris Paul.
Name: Tyson Cleotis Chandler
Born: October 2, 1982 in Hanford, CA
Team: New Orleans Hornets
Jersey Number: 6
Position: Center
Height: 7'1"
Weight: 235 lbs.
Nicknames: TC
High School: Dominguez in Compton, CA
College: None
Drafted: 2001; 1st round, 2nd pick by the Los Angeles Clippers (Traded with Brian Skinner to the Chicago Bulls for Elton Brand)
Teams Played For In Career:
- Chicago Bulls (2001-06)
- New Orleans Hornets (2006-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
None
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