Levon Kendall facts for kids
Levon Kendall, Obradoiro CAB.
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| Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 4, 1984 Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Nationality | Canadian-Irish | |||||||||||||
| High school | Kitsilano (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 10.25 in (2.09 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Pittsburgh (2003–2007) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2007 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2007–present | |||||||||||||
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| 2007–2009 | Panionios | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Maroussi | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | Obradoiro CAB | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Alba Berlin | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Gran Canaria | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Brujos de Guayama | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Estudiantes | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | Fraser Valley Bandits | |||||||||||||
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Levon Maxwell Simon Kendall (born July 4, 1984) is a Canadian basketball player. He plays as a power forward or a center. These positions are usually for taller players who score points and block shots near the basket. Levon is quite tall, standing at 2.09 meters (about 6 feet 10 inches). His father, Simon Kendall, is a well-known Canadian rock musician.
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Early Life and High School Success
Levon Kendall grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He went to Kitsilano Secondary School, where he played basketball for the Kitsilano Blue Demons.
His high school team was very successful. Levon helped them win three provincial championships in a row! He was so good that he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Levon went to college at the University of Pittsburgh. He played for the university's basketball team, the Pittsburgh Panthers. Playing college basketball helped him get ready for a professional career.
Playing Basketball Professionally
In 2007, Levon Kendall started his professional basketball career. He joined a team called Panionios in Greece.
He later played for other teams in Greece, like Maroussi. In 2010, he moved to Spain to play in the ACB League for Obradoiro CAB. He also played for teams in Germany, like Alba Berlin, and other Spanish teams, such as Gran Canaria and Estudiantes.
Playing for Canada
Levon Kendall has also played for the Canadian national basketball team. This means he represented his country in international basketball games.
He was part of the Canadian team that played in the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He also played in the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
