 Zeller playing for the Celtics | ||
| No. 44 – Milwaukee Bucks | ||
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| Position | Center | |
| Personal information | ||
| Born | January 17, 1990
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| Nationality |  American
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| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | |
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) | |
| Career information | ||
| High school | Washington (Washington, Indiana) | |
| College | North Carolina (2008–2012) | |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th | |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | ||
| Playing career | 2012–present | |
| Career history | ||
| 2012–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| 2014–2017 | Boston Celtics | |
| 2017–2018 | Brooklyn Nets | |
| 2018–present | Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Tyler Paul Zeller (born January 17, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He is the nephew of former NBA player Al Eberhard, and the brother of fellow NBA players Cody Zeller and Luke Zeller.
Early life[]
Born in Visalia, California, Tyler Zeller grew up in Washington, Indiana, attending Washington High School.
Professional career[]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2012–2014)[]
Zeller was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 17th pick in the 2012 NBA draft, and was the fourth Tar Heel to be selected in the first round. He was subsequently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on draft night, and signed his rookie scale contract with the Cavaliers on July 5, 2012.
Boston Celtics (2014–2017)[]
On July 10, 2014, Zeller was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade that also involved the Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn Nets (2017–2018)[]
On September 12, 2017, Zeller signed a multi-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Milwaukee Bucks (2018–present)[]
On February 5, 2018, Zeller was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Rashad Vaughn and the rights to a future second-round draft pick.