Leandro Barbosa facts for kids
Barbosa with Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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| Born | November 28, 1982 São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall | ||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1999–2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2020–present | ||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Minas | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2020–2022 | Golden State Warriors (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022–present | Sacramento Kings (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 9,035 (10.6 ppg) | ||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,720 (2.0 rpg) | ||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,775 (2.1 apg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Leandro Mateus Barbosa (born November 28, 1982), also known as Leandrinho Barbosa, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. He is now an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played for the senior Brazilian national basketball team.
Barbosa won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2007 with the Phoenix Suns. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench. He also won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015. In Brazil, people often call him "Leandrinho," which means "Little Leandro." In the United States, he was nicknamed "The Brazilian Blur" because of how fast he played. Barbosa is 6 feet 3 inches (1.92 meters) tall and played as a shooting guard.
Contents
- Early Basketball Journey
- NBA Career Highlights
- Time with the Phoenix Suns (2003–2010)
- Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2010–2012)
- Short Stints with Other Teams (2012–2014)
- Return to Brazil and Back to the NBA
- Second Time with the Phoenix Suns (2014)
- Golden State Warriors Success (2014–2016)
- Third Time with the Phoenix Suns (2016–2017)
- Back to Brazil and Retirement (2017–2020)
- Coaching Career
- NBA Career Statistics
- Playing for Brazil's National Team
- Personal Life
- See also
Early Basketball Journey
Barbosa started playing basketball when he was 17 years old. He joined the team Palmeiras. He played in the regional São Paulo State Championship. His coach was Lula Ferreira, who later became the head coach for the Brazilian national basketball team.
Playing for Palmeiras and Bauru
When he was 19, Barbosa scored an average of 14.2 points per game for Palmeiras. In January 2001, he moved to another Brazilian team, Bauru.
In his first year as a professional with Bauru, Barbosa averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. He was named the São Paulo State Championship's 2001 Rookie of the Year. In 2002, Barbosa helped Bauru win Brazil's top basketball league, the Brazilian Basketball Championship. He also joined the senior Brazilian national team and played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
NBA Career Highlights
Leandro Barbosa is 6 feet 3 inches tall and has a long reach (a 6-foot-10-inch wingspan). He was chosen as the 28th player in the 2003 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. However, the Phoenix Suns quickly traded for his rights.
Time with the Phoenix Suns (2003–2010)
Barbosa set a Suns record for a rookie starter by scoring 27 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls on January 5, 2004. He also made at least one three-pointer in 10 games in a row as a rookie.
During the 2006–07 season, Barbosa played mostly as a substitute, but he was amazing. He averaged 18.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. Because of his great performance, he won the 2006–07 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.
On February 20, 2009, Barbosa scored a career-high 41 points in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also had seven rebounds, seven assists, and six steals in that game.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2010–2012)
On July 14, 2010, Barbosa was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He played there for a couple of seasons.
During the 2011 NBA lockout, Barbosa played for Flamengo Basketball in Brazil. When the lockout ended in December 2011, he returned to the Raptors.
Short Stints with Other Teams (2012–2014)
On March 15, 2012, Barbosa was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He helped the Pacers reach the second round of the playoffs.
On October 18, 2012, Barbosa joined the Boston Celtics. Sadly, on February 12, 2013, he tore a ligament in his knee, which ended his season early.
He was briefly traded to the Washington Wizards in February 2013 but did not play any games for them.
Return to Brazil and Back to the NBA
From 2013 to 2014, Barbosa played for Esporte Clube Pinheiros in Brazil. He averaged over 20 points per game there. In January 2014, he decided to try playing in the NBA again.
Second Time with the Phoenix Suns (2014)
On January 8, 2014, Barbosa signed a short contract with the Phoenix Suns. He played well, scoring 21 points in a game against the New York Knicks. The Suns liked his play and signed him for the rest of the 2013–14 NBA season. However, he fractured his right hand in March and missed the rest of the season.
Golden State Warriors Success (2014–2016)
On September 10, 2014, Barbosa signed with the Golden State Warriors. He had a great season, scoring a season-high 17 points in December. He won his first NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015, when they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.
Barbosa re-signed with the Warriors in July 2015. In the 2015–16 season, he helped the Warriors win an amazing 73 games, setting a new NBA record. The Warriors reached the 2016 NBA Finals but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games.
Third Time with the Phoenix Suns (2016–2017)
On July 19, 2016, Barbosa signed a new deal with the Phoenix Suns, returning to his original NBA team. This was just before he played for Brazil in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
On December 9, Barbosa scored 21 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. He played his 517th game with the Suns on December 28, moving him to 10th on the Suns' all-time games played list. His final NBA game was on March 24, 2017, where he scored 11 points. On July 3, 2017, the Suns released him.
Back to Brazil and Retirement (2017–2020)
On November 17, 2017, Barbosa returned to Brazil and signed with Franca. In December 2018, he joined Minas. In the 2019–20 season, he was the league's top scorer, averaging 20.1 points per game.
On September 14, 2020, Leandro Barbosa announced that he was retiring from playing professional basketball.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Barbosa began a new chapter in his basketball career.
Golden State Warriors (2020–2022)
On September 14, 2020, the Golden State Warriors announced that Barbosa would return to the team as a player mentor coach. In this role, he helped guide and teach the players. He won his second NBA championship in 2022, this time as a coach, when the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Sacramento Kings (2022–Present)
On August 12, 2022, Barbosa was hired by the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach. He continues to work with the team today.
NBA Career Statistics
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2003–04 | Phoenix | 70 | 46 | 21.4 | .447 | .395 | .770 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.3 | .1 | 7.9 |
| 2004–05 | Phoenix | 63 | 6 | 17.3 | .475 | .367 | .797 | 2.1 | 2.0 | .5 | .1 | 7.0 |
| 2005–06 | Phoenix | 57 | 11 | 27.9 | .481 | .444 | .755 | 2.6 | 2.8 | .8 | .1 | 13.1 |
| 2006–07 | Phoenix | 80 | 18 | 32.7 | .476 | .434 | .845 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 | .2 | 18.1 |
| 2007–08 | Phoenix | 82* | 12 | 29.5 | .462 | .389 | .822 | 2.8 | 2.6 | .9 | .2 | 15.6 |
| 2008–09 | Phoenix | 70 | 11 | 24.4 | .482 | .375 | .881 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | .1 | 14.2 |
| 2009–10 | Phoenix | 44 | 5 | 17.9 | .425 | .324 | .877 | 1.6 | 1.5 | .5 | .3 | 9.5 |
| 2010–11 | Toronto | 58 | 0 | 24.1 | .450 | .338 | .796 | 1.7 | 2.1 | .9 | .1 | 13.3 |
| 2011–12 | Toronto | 42 | 0 | 22.5 | .436 | .360 | .835 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .9 | .2 | 12.2 |
| Indiana | 22 | 0 | 19.8 | .399 | .424 | .758 | 2.2 | 1.5 | .9 | .0 | 8.9 | |
| 2012–13 | Boston | 41 | 2 | 12.5 | .430 | .383 | .756 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .4 | .1 | 5.2 |
| 2013–14 | Phoenix | 20 | 0 | 18.4 | .427 | .280 | .795 | 1.9 | 1.6 | .4 | .2 | 7.5 |
| 2014–15† | Golden State | 66 | 1 | 14.9 | .474 | .384 | .784 | 1.4 | 1.5 | .6 | .1 | 7.1 |
| 2015–16 | Golden State | 68 | 0 | 15.9 | .462 | .355 | .839 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .6 | .1 | 6.4 |
| 2016–17 | Phoenix | 67 | 0 | 14.4 | .439 | .357 | .889 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .5 | .1 | 6.3 |
| Career | 850 | 112 | 21.6 | .459 | .387 | .821 | 2.0 | 2.1 | .8 | .1 | 10.6 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2005 | Phoenix | 12 | 0 | 9.7 | .343 | .400 | .500 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2006 | Phoenix | 20 | 3 | 31.6 | .470 | .391 | .862 | 1.6 | 2.7 | .8 | .2 | 14.2 |
| 2007 | Phoenix | 11 | 1 | 31.7 | .405 | .305 | .718 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | .2 | 15.8 |
| 2008 | Phoenix | 5 | 1 | 28.6 | .345 | .222 | .909 | 4.0 | 1.8 | .6 | .0 | 10.4 |
| 2010 | Phoenix | 16 | 0 | 15.6 | .417 | .343 | .708 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .3 | .1 | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Indiana | 11 | 0 | 20.3 | .370 | .150 | .500 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .5 | .1 | 5.7 |
| 2015† | Golden State | 21 | 0 | 10.9 | .443 | .348 | .818 | 1.3 | .9 | .3 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Golden State | 23 | 0 | 11.0 | .580 | .393 | .762 | 1.2 | .7 | .5 | .0 | 5.6 |
| Career | 119 | 5 | 18.5 | .437 | .332 | .770 | 1.7 | 1.4 | .5 | .1 | 8.0 | |
Playing for Brazil's National Team
Barbosa was a key player for the senior Brazilian national basketball team for many years. He played in several big tournaments, including:
- The 2002 FIBA World Cup
- The 2003 FIBA AmeriCup
- The 2005 FIBA AmeriCup
- The 2006 FIBA World Cup
- The 2007 FIBA AmeriCup (where he was the top scorer!)
- The 2009 FIBA AmeriCup
- The 2010 FIBA World Cup
- The 2012 Summer Olympics
- The 2014 FIBA World Cup
- The 2016 Summer Olympics
Personal Life
Leandro Barbosa has two daughters from his previous relationship with Brazilian actress Samara Felippo. They were born in 2009 and 2013.
Barbosa is married to international model Talita Rocca. Their wedding took place in Brazil on July 6, 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Leandro Barbosa para niños
