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Bobcats Trade for NBA Champ Mohammed
13 Oct
Summary
- Nazr Mohammed traded to Bobcats in December 2007.
- Mohammed averaged 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds for Charlotte.
- He played for the Bobcats for parts of four seasons.
In December 2007, the Charlotte Bobcats made a midseason trade, acquiring veteran center Nazr Mohammed from the Detroit Pistons. This move brought an NBA champion to Charlotte, as Mohammed had won a title with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005. He significantly bolstered the Bobcats' frontcourt, starting 29 of the 61 games he played to conclude that season.
Mohammed wore jersey numbers 6 and 13 during his time with the Bobcats. Over parts of four seasons in Charlotte, he recorded averages of 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game, playing 17.2 minutes on average. The Bobcats later traded Mohammed at the 2011 NBA trade deadline, receiving D.J. White and Morris Peterson in return. He concluded an 18-season NBA career with averages of 5.8 points and 4.7 rebounds.
