CHICAGO, (AFP) – Carlos Boozer officially became a member of the Chicago Bulls who convinced the two-time NBA all-star to leave the Utah Jazz for the Windy City.

Boozer agreed to a deal reportedly worth 75 million dollars over five years on Thursday. The team did not disclose the exact terms.

“I feel we have the talent here to begin competing for a title and I cannot wait to get started,” Boozer said.

Boozer is expected to compliment point guard Derrick Rose and forward Joakim Noah nicely. Chicago signed the free agent with the hope he would be able get them into the second round of the playoffs after two consecutive first round exits.

The Bulls had also tried but failed to convince Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to switch teams.

“We are confident that his skill set, toughness and leadership are all qualities that make him a great fit for the Bulls, and he will add a low-post element to our team that we have been searching for,” Bulls general manager Gar Forman.

“Post players, with the skills that Carlos possesses, are at a premium in the NBA and we believe that we have landed one of the best big men in the NBA.”

Boozer spent six years with Utah, averaging 19.5 points and 11.2 rebounds last season.

In other signings Thursday, the Orlando Magic have signed point guard Chris Duhon.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Duhon is expected to play behind Jameer Nelson.

The Milwaukee Bucks also signed their 2010 first round entry draft pick forward Larry Sanders.

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