Benoit Benjamin

Benoit Benjamin
Personal information
Born (1964-11-22) November 22, 1964 (age 59)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarroll (Monroe, Louisiana)
CollegeCreighton (1982–1985)
NBA draft1985: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career1985–2001
PositionCenter
Number00, 7
Career history
1985–1991Los Angeles Clippers
1991–1993Seattle SuperSonics
1993Los Angeles Lakers
1993–1995New Jersey Nets
1995Vancouver Grizzlies
1995–1996Milwaukee Bucks
1996Toronto Raptors
1997Yakima Sun Kings
1997–1998Peristeri Athens
1998Philadelphia 76ers
1998Grand Rapids Hoops
1998Criollos de Caguas
1999Philadelphia 76ers
1999Cleveland Cavaliers
1999Atenas de Córdoba
1999Criollos de Caguas
2000Detroit Dogs
2000–2001Al Riyadi Beirut
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points9,223 (11.4 ppg)
Rebounds6,063 (7.5 rpg)
Assists1,070 (1.3 apg)
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Lenard Benoit Benjamin [be-NOYT] (/bəˈnɔɪt/; born November 22, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton University, Benjamin played for nine NBA teams in 15 seasons from 1985 to 1999. He played for the Clippers (1985–91), Seattle SuperSonics (1991–93), Los Angeles Lakers (1993, 1999 preseason), New Jersey Nets (1993–95), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995), Milwaukee Bucks (1995–96), Toronto Raptors (1996), Philadelphia 76ers (1998–99) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1999).[1] Benjamin's daughter is Khaalia Hillsman who played at Texas A&M.

  1. ^ "Benoit Benjamin Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.