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'''Gary Francis Leonard''' (born February 16, 1967 in [[Belleville, Illinois]]) is a retired [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player. At 7'1" and 295 lbs, he played [[center (basketball)|center]].
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| high_school = [[Belleville High School-East|Belleville East]] (Belleville, Illinois)
| college = [[Missouri Tigers men's basketball|Missouri]] (1985–1989)
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| career_position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
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| team1 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
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| team2 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]]
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| team3 = [[Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets]]
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| team4 = [[Atlanta Hawks]]
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| team5 = [[Peristeri B.C.|Peristeri Athens]]
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'''Gary Francis Leonard''' (born February 16, 1967) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. At 7'1" and 295 lbs, he played [[center (basketball)|center]]. Leonard played [[college basketball]] for the [[Missouri Tigers men's basketball|Missouri Tigers]] before being selected with the 34th pick in the [[1989 NBA draft]] by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. In the [[NBA]], Leonard played three seasons for the Timberwolves and the [[Atlanta Hawks]].


==College career==
==College career==
In 1989, Leonard emerged as one of the leading centers available for the [[1989 NBA Draft]] with a strong senior season at the [[University of Missouri]], posting career highs in points (10.4 ppg) and rebounds (5.5 rpg), shooting .593 from the field and totalling 42 [[block (basketball)|blocked shots]]. He was the only Missouri player to start every game in 1988-89, after being a part-time starter during his first three years. His .628 field goal percentage as a junior was among the nation's leaders in 1987-88. He helped Missouri advance to the "Sweet 16" of the [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA tournament]] that season, where they lost to [[Syracuse University]].
In 1989, Leonard emerged as one of the leading centers available for the [[1989 NBA draft]] with a strong senior season at the [[University of Missouri]], posting career highs in points (10.4 ppg) and rebounds (5.5 rpg), shooting .593 from the field and totalling 42 [[block (basketball)|blocked shots]]. He was the only Missouri player to start every game in [[1988–89 Missouri Tigers men's basketball team|1988–89]], after being a part-time starter during his first three years. His .628 field goal percentage as a junior was among the nation's leaders in 1987–88. He helped Missouri advance to the "Sweet 16" of the [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|NCAA tournament]] that season, where they lost to [[Syracuse University]].


==NBA career==
==Professional career==
Drafted with the 34th overall pick by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in 1989, Leonard spent one season in Minnesota and played from 1990-92 with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].
Drafted with the 34th overall pick by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in 1989, Leonard spent one season in Minnesota and played from 1990 to 1992 with the [[Atlanta Hawks]]. He also played one season in the [[Continental Basketball Association]] (CBA), splitting the 1990–91 season between the [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] and [[Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets]]. Leonard averaged 3.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 19 career CBA games.<ref>1992–93 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 313</ref>
He also played in Greece for [[Peristeri B.C.|Peristeri Athens]] and [[Milon B.C.|Milon Athens]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.gr/stili/h-mixani-tou-xronou/article/1020067/i-rapsodia-toy-komazets-pics-vid|title = Η "ραψωδία" του Κόμαζετς (Pics & vid) &#124; Gazzetta}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==References==
{{reflist}}
He is now lives in [[Columbia, Missouri]] with his wife and his three kids.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LEONAGA01 College & NBA stats] @ basketballreference.com
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060511154002/http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LEONAGA01 College & NBA stats] @ basketballreference.com
*[http://widgets.baskethotel.com/site/esake/player/5109899/ at esake.gr]


{{1989 NBA Draft}}
{{1989 NBA draft}}


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Latest revision as of 03:29, 23 November 2024

Gary Leonard
Personal information
Born (1967-02-16) February 16, 1967 (age 57)
Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolBelleville East (Belleville, Illinois)
CollegeMissouri (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1989–1992
PositionCenter
Number52, 34
Career history
1989–1990Minnesota Timberwolves
1990Sioux Falls Skyforce
1990–1991Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
1991–1992Atlanta Hawks
1992–1993Peristeri Athens
1993Milon Athens
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Gary Francis Leonard (born February 16, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. At 7'1" and 295 lbs, he played center. Leonard played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers before being selected with the 34th pick in the 1989 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the NBA, Leonard played three seasons for the Timberwolves and the Atlanta Hawks.

College career

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In 1989, Leonard emerged as one of the leading centers available for the 1989 NBA draft with a strong senior season at the University of Missouri, posting career highs in points (10.4 ppg) and rebounds (5.5 rpg), shooting .593 from the field and totalling 42 blocked shots. He was the only Missouri player to start every game in 1988–89, after being a part-time starter during his first three years. His .628 field goal percentage as a junior was among the nation's leaders in 1987–88. He helped Missouri advance to the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA tournament that season, where they lost to Syracuse University.

Professional career

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Drafted with the 34th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989, Leonard spent one season in Minnesota and played from 1990 to 1992 with the Atlanta Hawks. He also played one season in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), splitting the 1990–91 season between the Sioux Falls Skyforce and Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets. Leonard averaged 3.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 19 career CBA games.[1] He also played in Greece for Peristeri Athens and Milon Athens.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 1992–93 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 313
  2. ^ "Η "ραψωδία" του Κόμαζετς (Pics & vid) | Gazzetta".
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