ESPN: Top second-round NBA draft successes since 2000
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:01 am
Carlos Boozer, 2002
Pick: No. 35
Team that drafted him: Cleveland Cavaliers
Boozer played three seasons with the Duke Blue Devils, scoring in double figures -- 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds -- and helping Duke win a national title in the 2000-01 campaign. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and made an instant impact, earning Rookie of the Year honors.
He was traded to the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2004-05 season and spent six seasons with the Jazz -- twice being named an All-Star and finishing in the top 15 for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award. Boozer played 13 seasons in the league, averaging 16.2 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Seriously???????? Who the hell works at ESPN now????