Tyson Chandler C  #4

Born: Oct 2, 1982 (41 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Hanford, California

Nationality: United States

Height: 7-1 (216cm)     Weight: 240 (109kg)

Hand: Right

Website: http://www.tysonchandler.com/

tysonchandler @tysonchandler @tysonchandler

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Agent: Sam Goldfeder, Jeff Schwartz

Draft Entry: 2001 NBA Draft

Early Entry Info: 2001 Early Entrant

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 2, Los Angeles Clippers

Draft Rights Trade: LAC to CHI, Jun 27, 2001

Pre-Draft Team: Dominguez High School (California)

High School: Dominguez High School [Compton, California]


Tyson Chandler News

Tyson Chandler Injuries Right Leg, Will Be Re-Evaluated Wednesday
Tyson Chandler will undergo further testing on Wednesday, when a diagnosis will be given.

RealGM Staff Report

Mike Woodson Will Use Camp To Decide Knicks' Starters
Mike Woodson only guaranteed that Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler will start for the Knicks.

Ian Cutler/Newsday

Chandler: Kidd Had 'Couple Of More Years In Him'
Tyson Chandler was not surprised that Jason Kidd retired recently to become head coach of the Nets.

Marc Berman/New York Post

Carmelo To Discuss Criticism From Chandler In Private
Carmelo Anthony intends to privately speak with Tyson Chandler about comments made by the latter about him being too selfish in Game 3.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Knicks Will Have Chandler, Martin For Playoffs
The Knicks could get Tyson Chandler, Kenyon Martin and even Rasheed Wallace back for the postseason.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Tyson Chandler Out One Week With Bulging Disc In Cervical Spine
Tyson Chandler has a small bulging disc in his cervical spine.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Chandler Mentored Davis At Olympics
Chandler taught Davis the finer points of post defense, among other facets.

Mike Vorkunov/The Star-Ledger

Tyson Chandler Has Bone Bruise In Knee, Listed As Day-To-Day
The Knicks are optimistic that Tyson Chandler will be ready for the regular season opener against the Nets, but will likely be conservative.

Al Iannazzone/Newsday

Tyson Chandler Sprains Right Knee
Tyson Chandler was on crutches after injuring his right knee.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Chandler Believes Rasheed Would Be 'Great Addition' To Knicks
Tyson Chandler thinks Rasheed Wallace can help the Knicks.

Ian Begley/ESPNNewYork

Knicks Hire Olajuwon To Work With Frontcourt Players
Hakeem Olajuwon will oversee workouts at the Knicks practice facility in Greenburgh, N.Y.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Chandler, Anthony, Stoudemire Organize Pre-Training Camp
Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire helped organize a pre-training camp.

Jared Zwerling/ESPNNewYork

Love First Met Chandler As 'Fat' Sixth Grader
Even though Kevin Love met several of his USA teammates in high school, he first met Tyson Chandler as a sixth grader.

Chris Palmer/ESPN

Chandler Calls Proposed Olympic Age Limit 'Ridiculous'
Tyson Chandler was the latest to speak out on David Stern’s under-23 Olympic proposal, calling it “ridiculous.”

Sean Deveney/Sporting News

Odom Withdraws Name From Olympic Team, Nine Players Guaranteed Spots
Lamar Odom withdrew his name from Olympic consideration, leaving Team USA with 15 finalists.

Chris Tomasson/FOXSportsFlorida

Wade Expects Chandler To Start At Center For Team USA
Tyson Chandler helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships.

Newsday

LeBron, Durant, Kobe, Dwight, Paul Comprise All-NBA First Team
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard have been named to the All-NBA First Team.

RealGM Staff Report

LeBron, Ibaka, Howard, Paul, Allen Named To All-Defensive Team
LeBron James received 24 out of 29 first place votes.

RealGM Staff Report

Chandler Picks Tony Allen As Top On-Ball Defender
Tyson Chandler anointed Tony Allen as the top on-ball defender in the NBA.

ESPNNewYork.com

Chandler Jokingly Credits Poor Defense From Teammates For Award
Tyson Chandler received his Defensive Player of the Year award on Wednesday and jokingly jabbed at his teammates.

Kevin Armstrong/New York Daily News

Chandler Beats Out Ibaka, Howard To Win 2012 Defensive POY
Tyson Chandler is the first member of the Knicks to win the Defensive Player of the Year award.

RealGM Staff Report

Tyson Chandler To Be Named DPOY
Tyson Chandler will be named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Chandler Feeling Improved, Will Play Game 2
Tyson Chandler played in Game 1 amid flu symptoms, but his fever is now down.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Chandler: Knicks Have Yet To Make Proper Adjustments Against Miami
Tyson Chandler believes there are ways to take advantage of the Heat’s aggressive defense.

New York Post

Magic To Seek Trade Without Commitment From Howard
The Magic plan on trading Dwight Howard if they do not receive a commitment from him beyond the current season.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Thibodeau: Chandler One Of Most Underrated Players In NBA
Tyson Chandler returned to Chicago, the place he played from 2001 until 2006, on Monday as an NBA champion.

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Knicks To Get Chandler Back On Sunday
The Knicks gave up an average of 22 more points during their most recent two losses against the Spurs and Bucks.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Tyson Chandler May Sit To Heal Wrist
Tyson Chandler is still battling with pain in his injured right wrist, which was sustained on Feb. 19th against the Mavericks.

New York Daily News

Source: Knicks Have Likely Inquired About Howard
Dwight Howard has asked the Magic for a trade, and that trade request still stands.

Peter Vecsey/New York Post

Report: Magic Inquire About Howard For Stoudemire, Chandler Trade
A report from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith indicates the Magic have inquired about a trade of Dwight Howard to the Knicks for Amar'e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler.

Stephen A. Smith/ESPN

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