Tyson Cleotis Chandler is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association.
As starting center for Dallas, he played an integral role in the franchise's fir Chandler and his wife organized a charity to help During the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, the team was known as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets during their Roman Modrowski. In his senior year, Chandler led Dominguez to a state championship and a 31–4 record, averaging 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 blocks a game.Chandler led the NBA in offensive rebounds in both 2006–07 and 2007–08, ranking second in the league in rebounds per game in 2006–07 and third in rebounds per game in 2007–08. They have three children. "The man of the house: He's still only 19, but Tyson Chandler has grown up fast".
He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Chandler was born to Frank Chandler and Vernie Threadgill, though he did not meet his father Frank until later in his life.In his junior year, Chandler averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. 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 also ranked second in the NBA in field goal percentage in 2007–08 (.623) and would have led the league at .624 in 2006–07 but fell four field goals short of the statistical minimum to qualify.Following the 2010–11 season, Chandler was tipped to be a highly sought-after free agent.On December 10, 2011, Chandler was acquired by the In January 2013, Chandler was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his 12-year career, earning selection as an Eastern Conference reserve for the Marred by injury early in the 2013–14 season, it took Chandler some time to get his rhythm back.On July 9, 2015, Chandler signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the On December 11, 2016, Chandler had 14 points and 21 rebounds in a 120–119 overtime loss to the During the 2017–18 season, Chandler battled through a neck injury that sidelined him periodically for 36 total games.After starting the 2018–19 season with a reduced role due to the arrival of rookie Chandler was a member of the United States team at the Chandler was chosen to play for the United States team in the Until the age of 10, Chandler grew up with his grandfather on a farm in central California.Chandler and his wife Kimberly were married in 2005.