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'''Gary Francis Leonard''' (born February 16, 1967) is |
'''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]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 16, 1967 Belleville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Belleville East (Belleville, Illinois) |
| College | Missouri (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Playing career | 1989–1992 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 52, 34 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1990 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1990–1991 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1991–1992 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1992–1993 | Peristeri B.C. |
| 1993 | Milon B.C. |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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
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
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. 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 B.C. and Milon B.C.[2]
References
- ^ 1992–93 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 313
- ^ "Η «ραψωδία» του Κόμαζετς (Pics & vid) | Gazzetta".
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- at esake.gr
- 1967 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- American men's basketball players
- Atlanta Hawks players
- Basketball players from Illinois
- Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets players
- Centers (basketball)
- Milon B.C. players
- Minnesota Timberwolves draft picks
- Minnesota Timberwolves players
- Missouri Tigers men's basketball players
- Peristeri B.C. players
- Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) players
- Sportspeople from Belleville, Illinois