Leandro Barbosa
Leandro Mateus Barbosa (born November 28, 1982), also known as Leandrinho Barbosa, is a Brazilian professional basketball player for Minas of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). He also represented the senior Brazilian national basketball team. He previously won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, with the Suns in 2007, and an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, in 2015. In Brazil, he is also commonly known by his nickname "Leandrinho" ("Little Leandro") Barbosa, and in the USA he is nicknamed "The Brazilian Blur", referring to his playing speed. At a height of 1.92 m (6' 33⁄4") tall, he plays at the shooting guard position.
No. 91 – Minas | ||||||||||||||||
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Shooting guard / Point guard | ||||||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
Born | Sao Paulo, Brazil | November 28, 1982|||||||||||||||
Nationality | Brazilian | |||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | |||||||||||||||
Career information | ||||||||||||||||
NBA Draft | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall | |||||||||||||||
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||||
Pro career | 1999–present | |||||||||||||||
League | Novo Basquete Brasil | |||||||||||||||
Career history | ||||||||||||||||
1999–2001 | Palmeiras | |||||||||||||||
2001–2003 | Bauru | |||||||||||||||
2003–2010 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||||
2010–2012 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||||
2011 | Flamengo | |||||||||||||||
2012 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||||
2012–2013 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||||
2013–2014 | Pinheiros | |||||||||||||||
2014 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||||
2014–2016 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||
2016–2017 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||||
2017–2018 | Franca | |||||||||||||||
2018–present | Minas | |||||||||||||||
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Stats at NBA.com | ||||||||||||||||
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Leandro Barbosa Media
Barbosa shoots the ball during a game against the Golden State Warriors in March 2009