Tyson Chandler
Tyson Chandler
Tyson Cleotis Chandleris an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. 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 has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, and New York Knicks. As starting center for Dallas, he played an integral role in the franchise's first NBA championship in 2011. He was also a member of...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth2 October 1982
CityHanford, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I really enjoy the iPad because you can multi-task: I can watch a movie, read, look at pictures that I shot - because I'm into photography. It serves a lot of purposes for me.
I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.
After Sandy hit, my wife and I saw pictures of the devastation following the hurricane in the news. We immediately wanted to find a way to assist those in need.
People who understand basketball definitely appreciate what I bring to the table.
I used to help my grandfather on the farm, driving tractors, raising crops and animals. I used to feed some of the baby cows and pigs, and I had to be no older than 7 or 8. Then at about 9 or 10 I started driving tractors. It showed me at an early age what hard work was all about and how dedicated you have to be, no matter what you do.
Even to this day, I rarely read any articles on myself. I won't watch anything on television on myself.
As a youngster in the projects, I definitely didn't have anything. So if you get something, you want to be able to give back and help others.
I thought it was normal to recycle pants and shoes from your older cousins. That was just my way of life. At the end of the month, there was not much food in the refrigerator and you're hoping the first comes so food can come again. You never forget those things.
I'm still rough around the edges and need a lot of polishing.
You don't want anybody walking into your house and taking a Gatorade out of your refrigerator, you've got to get in there and protect it.
You don't want anybody walking into your house and taking a Gatorade out of your refrigerator, you've got to get in there and protect it.