Brendan Haywood is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft and played for the team for two seasons. He then moved to the Dallas Mavericks, where he played for seven seasons and was part of the team's 2011 championship run. He also played for the Charlotte Bobcats, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers again before retiring in 2015.

Throughout his career, Haywood was known for his defensive prowess and was a reliable rebounder. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-Defensive Second Team in 2009. He was also a member of the USA Basketball team that won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2007.

Haywood was a consistent contributor throughout his career, averaging 8.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. He was also a reliable free-throw shooter, shooting over 80% from the line in five of his 14 seasons. He was a leader on the court and in the locker room, and was respected by his teammates and coaches.

Haywood was a successful NBA player who was known for his defensive prowess and reliable rebounding. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and a member of the USA Basketball team that won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2007. He was a consistent contributor throughout his career and was respected by his teammates and coaches.

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