Leandro Barbosa

Leandro Barbosa
Barbosa with Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Sacramento Kings
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1982-11-28) November 28, 1982 (age 41)
São Paulo, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2003: 1st round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career1999–2020
PositionShooting guard / point guard
Number10, 20, 28, 12, 19
Coaching career2020–present
Career history
As player:
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
2018–2020Minas
As coach:
20202022Golden State Warriors (assistant)
2022–presentSacramento Kings (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As assistant coach:

Career NBA statistics
Points9,035 (10.6 ppg)
Rebounds1,720 (2.0 rpg)
Assists1,775 (2.1 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Brazil
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place 2005 Santo Domingo
Gold medal – first place 2009 San Juan

Leandro Mateus Barbosa (Portuguese pronunciation: [leˈɐ̃dɾu baʁˈbozɐ]; born November 28, 1982),[1] also known as Leandrinho Barbosa, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2] He also represented the senior Brazilian national basketball team. Barbosa previously won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, with the Suns in 2007, and an NBA championship with Golden State in 2015. In Brazil, he is also commonly known by his nickname "Leandrinho" ("Little Leandro") Barbosa,[3] and in the United States, Barbosa was nicknamed "The Brazilian Blur", referring to his playing speed.[4] At a height of 1.92 m (6' 334") tall,[5] Barbosa played at the shooting guard position.

  1. ^ "Barbosa, Leandro". Current Biography Yearbook 2011. Ipswich, MA: H.W. Wilson. 2011. pp. 44–47. ISBN 9780824211219.
  2. ^ "Warriors Name Leandro Barbosa Player Mentor Coach 14-Year NBA Veteran & 2015 NBA Champion Joins Head Coach Steve Kerr's Staff". NBA.com. September 14, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Prospect Profile: Leandrinho Barbosa". NBA.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2006.
  4. ^ Barbosa runs away with Sixth Man Award, published April 23, 2007
  5. ^ Leandrinho Leandro Mateus Barbosa Posição Ala/Armador Altura / Peso 1.92 / 91kg (in Portuguese).