The 6-9, 266-pound Carlos Boozer enters his sixth season in the NBA and fourth with the Utah Jazz. During the 2006-07 season, Boozer started in 74 games, averaging 20.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 34.6 minutes per game (all career highs).  He led the Jazz in scoring and rebounding and registered 53 double-doubles, third most in NBA.  As one of five players to average 20+ points and 10+ rebounds, Boozer tied for fourth in the NBA in rebounding (11.7), ranked sixth in field goal percentage (.561) and 16th in scoring (20.9). He was twice named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week and was named to the 2007 NBA All-Star Team but did not play due to injury.

As Duke University’s all-time leader in field-goal percentage (.631) and a member of the Blue Devils’ 2001 NCAA Championship team, Boozer was originally selected by Cleveland in the second round (35th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft and spent his first two seasons starring for the Cavaliers before joining the Jazz. 

Jazz fans are getting to know a lot about Carlos Boozer on the court. Now, get to know what he's like off the court.
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Aschaffenburg, Germany

Where were you born?

How many siblings do you have?
I have four – an older sister, a younger brother and two younger sisters.
Barbecue chicken – legs and thighs

What is your favorite food?

What are your hobbies?
I like to doodle, watch movies and spend time with family and friends.
I have a few – “The Lord of the Rings,” “Friday,” “Braveheart,” and “The Matrix.”

What is your favorite movie?

What about your favorite TV show?
“Martin"
Always follow your dreams.

What is your motto?

Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
God, my parents and my wife
Starting a family and being a good person within my family

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

If you were not a professional basketball player, what would you be?
A real estate developer
My family

What is your most treasured possession?

What are your pet peeves?
Bad drivers and when food gets mixed together on my plate
I can draw.

Do you have any hidden talents?

What three words best describes your personality?
Loving, competitive and passionate
Cabo San Lucas

What is your favorite vacation spot?

What is your favorite thing about playing in the NBA?
Getting to compete, and test myself against the best players in the world – future Hall of Famers like Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.
Taking a nap and watching tape of opponents

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?