Wilson Chandler

**Wilson Chandler**
	New York Knicks – No. 21
	Shooting Guard-Small Forward, Power Forward
Born	May 10, 1987 (age 22); Benton Harbor, Michigan
Nationality	USA
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
League	NBA
Salary	$1,255,440
High school	Benton Harbor High School, Michigan
College	DePaul
Draft	23rd overall, 2007; New York Knicks
Pro career	2007–present
Profile	Info Page

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Wilson Chandler (born May 10, 1987 in Benton Harbor, Michigan) is an American basketball player currently with the New York Knicks. He played college basketball at DePaul University for two years before declaring for the NBA Draft. Chandler is listed at 6 ft 8 in. and 220 lbs. He plays the forward position. Chandler has exceptional leaping ability, finishes well at the basket, and is improving his mid-range jumper.^[2] He has been compared to Shawn Marion and former NBA player Scottie Pippen.^[3]

[edit] Early life

While he was growing up in Michigan, Chandler was raised by his grandmother.^[4] Chandler started playing basketball at Fairplain East Elementary School (in Benton Harbor, Michigan) when he was in fifth grade. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were his favorite players.

[edit] High school career

Chandler went to Benton Harbor High School in Michigan. He received Michigan All-State mentions as a sophomore and junior, while averaging 22.4 points and 12 rebounds as a junior.^[5] He helped the Tigers to a 19–4 record. He was also named to the first team All-State by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. As a senior, he averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks per game. That year, Chandler and the Tigers went undefeated during the regular season and were ranked #1 in the state. They were beat by eventual state champion, Holt High School, in the regional final. Chandler was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan for 2005.

[edit] College career

[edit] Freshman

During his freshman season at DePaul, he achieved an average of 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds (ranked 10th in the Big East) per game. He earned Big East Rookie of the Week honors twice that season. He was also named to the Big-East freshman team. Chandler scored 20 or more points 4 times, with a career-high of 26.

[edit] Sophomore

During his sophomore season, he averaged 14.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. As a sophomore, Chandler was named to the Big-East all second team, and recorded eight double-doubles, while leading the team to a 20-win season. They made it to the quarterfinals of the NIT, but couldn't go on any further. He left the college tenth on DePaul's all-time list for blocked shots with 86.^[6]

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Pre-Draft

In April 2007, Wilson Chandler decided to enter his name in the 2007 NBA Draft after careful consideration.^[7] He had not worked out for many teams prior to the draft, including the New York Knicks.^[8] He got injured in Atlanta before he could work out for any other teams. But the Knicks talked to Chandler's agent and told him they were interested in him. Isiah Thomas, the team's general manager, had very good contacts at DePaul University and knew about Chandler from watching him play in college.^[9]

[edit] Draft

On June 28, 2007, Chandler was taken 23rd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

[edit] 2007–08

Chandler didn't get much playing time until later in the season, when the Knicks officially became out of playoff contention. Then head coach Isiah Thomas began starting him, and giving him heavy minutes. Chandler responded by averaging 7.3 points per game, his stats heavily improving at the end of the season.

[edit] 2008–2009

New head coach Mike D'Antoni started giving Chandler heavy minutes, including starting time. Chandler's stats have improved in almost every category.^[10]. He finished the season averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

[edit] Notable games

He had a career-high 16 rebounds during a game against Dayton on December 10, 2005. The 16 rebounds were the most by a DePaul freshman since Quentin Richardson had 16 against Saint Louis on February 11, 1999.
On November 30, 2005, during the Blue Demons' victory over Creighton, Chandler led the team with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots.^[11]
Scored a career high 32 points, on 12–23 shooting, including a career high 6–10 from the three point line, in the Knicks 127–97 win over the Toronto Raptors on February 20th, 2009.^[12]

[edit] Accomplishments and awards

2005 Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Big-East Conference All-Rookie team
Won the Wendell Smith Award as the MVP of the first DePaul-Notre Dame game
2007 All Big East 2nd team
Named to the 2009 T-Moble Rookie Challenge, representing the Sophomore squad where he was tied for first for the most rebounds.

[edit] Trivia

Chandler's favorite movie is "He Got Game".
During a game against Wake Forest while he was in college, one of his dunks was #3 on SportsCenter's Top Ten Plays.
He did not go to his senior prom.^[13]
Before entering the NBA draft, Chandler hired Chris Grier as his agent.^[14]
Wilson signed a shoe endorsment with the Pony Brand. 70's high flyer David Thompson and Spud Webb both wore the shoes in games.
Chandler's favorite food is pepperoni pizza.

[edit] NBA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

[edit] Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2007–08	New York	35	16	19.6	.438	.300	.630	3.6	.9	.4	.5	7.3
2008–09	New York	82	70	33.4	.432	.328	.795	5.4	2.1	.9	.9	14.4
Career		117	86	29.2	.433	.326	.762	4.9	1.7	.7	.7	12.3

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

Wilson Chandler Info Page at NBA.com

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[1] NBA.com: Wilson Chandler Draft 2007 Profile

[2] NBADraft.net - Wilson Chandler

[3] Serby'S Sunday Q&A With...Wilson Chandler

[4] ttp://www.depaulbluedemons.com/player.asp?CatID=2&ID=343

[5] MSG

[6] Scout.com: DePaul's Chandler to Declare for NBA Draft

[7] Transcript of Wilson Chandler's Remarks to the Media

[8] Isiah Thomas Conference Call With Media - June 29, 2007

[9] ttp://www.nba.com/playerfile/wilson_chandler/career_stats.html

[10] Statistics - Rivals.com

[11] ttp://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=290220018

[12] Serby'S Sunday Q&A With...Wilson Chandler

[13] SportingNews.com - Your expert source for NBA Basketball stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from NBA Basketball columnists

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