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' 334") tall, he plays at the shooting guard position.

Leandro Barbosa
Barbosa at the 2016 Summer Olympics
No. 91 – Minas
Shooting guard / Point guard
Personal information
Born (1982-11-28) November 28, 1982 (age 41)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Pro career1999–present
LeagueNovo Basquete Brasil
Career history
1999–2001Palmeiras
2001–2003Bauru
20032010Phoenix Suns
20102012Toronto Raptors
2011Flamengo
2012Indiana Pacers
2012–2013Boston Celtics
2013–2014Pinheiros
2014Phoenix Suns
20142016Golden State Warriors
2016–2017Phoenix Suns
2017–2018Franca
2018–presentMinas
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com


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