1. Leandro 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.
34 Facts About Leandro Barbosa
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In Brazil, he is commonly known by his nickname "Leandrinho" Barbosa, and in the United States, Barbosa was nicknamed "The Brazilian Blur", referring to his playing speed.
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Leandro Barbosa started his career with Palmeiras when he was 17.
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Leandro Barbosa played in the regional Sao Paulo State Championship, under the command of Lula Ferreira, who went on to become the senior Brazilian national team's head coach.
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At the age of 19, while playing in the regional Sao Paulo State Championship with Palmeiras, Leandro Barbosa averaged 14.2 points per game.
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Leandro Barbosa averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
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Leandro Barbosa was named the Sao Paulo State Championship's 2001 Rookie of the Year.
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Leandro Barbosa ended the season as the regional competition's fourth-ranked player in three-point field goal percentage, sixth in assists, and eleventh in field goals.
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In 2002, Leandro Barbosa won Brazil's top-tier level league, the Brazilian Championship, as a member of Bauru.
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Leandro Barbosa was selected to the senior Brazilian national team, and Barbosa played at the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
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At 6'3" with a 6'10" wingspan, Leandro Barbosa was selected 28th overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but his rights were acquired by the Suns in a trade for a future protected first-round draft pick.
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Leandro Barbosa holds the Suns record for points scored in a game by a rookie as a first-time starter, with 27 against the Chicago Bulls on January 5,2004.
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Leandro Barbosa had seven rebounds, seven assists, and six steals.
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On July 14,2010, Leandro Barbosa was traded along with Dwayne Jones to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Hedo Turkoglu.
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Leandro Barbosa's deal had an out-clause that would allow him to return to the NBA once the lockout ended.
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On March 15,2012, Leandro Barbosa was traded to the Indiana Pacers for a future second-round pick.
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On October 18,2012, Leandro Barbosa signed with the Boston Celtics.
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On February 12,2013, after a game against the Charlotte Bobcats on February 11, it was confirmed that Leandro Barbosa tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.
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Leandro Barbosa was the third member of the team whose injury ended his season early in a span of three weeks, joining Rajon Rondo and Jared Sullinger.
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In January 2014, Leandro Barbosa returned to the United States to play in the NBA .
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On January 8,2014, Leandro Barbosa signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns.
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Leandro Barbosa would have his best night during the first 10-day contract on January 13 against the New York Knicks when he scored 21 points, marking his first 20+ point game since 2012, back when he played for Boston.
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However, Leandro Barbosa would have a right shoulder strain after the game.
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On September 10,2014, Leandro Barbosa signed with the Golden State Warriors following his great performance at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Leandro Barbosa won his first NBA championship with the Warriors after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals in six games.
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On July 19,2016, Leandro Barbosa signed a multi-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, returning to the franchise for a third stint just weeks before playing for his home nation at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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On March 3,2017, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Leandro Barbosa made his 544th appearance in a Suns jersey, passing Mark West for ninth all-time in games played.
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On November 17,2017, Leandro Barbosa returned to Brazil and signed with Franca.
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On September 14,2020, Leandro Barbosa announced his retirement from professional basketball.
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Leandro Barbosa won his second NBA championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.
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Leandro Barbosa was a longtime member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team.
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Leandro Barbosa was the top scorer of the 2007 FIBA AmeriCup.
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Leandro Barbosa lived with Brazilian actress Samara Felippo from 2008 to 2013.
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Leandro Barbosa is married to the international top model Talita Rocca.