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Questions about Leandro Barbosa

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What award did Leandro Barbosa win with the Phoenix Suns in 2007?

Barbosa won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award for the 2006-07 season with the Phoenix Suns. He averaged 18.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game that season while coming off the bench.

What is Leandro Barbosa's nickname and why was he called the Brazilian Blur?

Leandro Barbosa was nicknamed "the Brazilian Blur" by American fans because of his exceptional playing speed. In Brazil he was known as "Leandrinho," meaning "Little Leandro."

Did Leandro Barbosa win an NBA championship?

Barbosa won two NBA championships. He won his first with the Golden State Warriors in 2015 when they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. He won his second as a coaching staff member when the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.

What was Leandro Barbosa's career-high points in an NBA game?

Barbosa scored a career-high 41 points on the 20th of February 2009, in a 140-118 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also recorded seven rebounds, seven assists, and six steals in that game.

When did Leandro Barbosa retire from professional basketball?

Barbosa announced his retirement on the 14th of September 2020, after leading Brazil's top league in scoring at 20.1 points per game before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the 2019-20 season. The Golden State Warriors announced his role as player mentor coach the same day.

How many games did Leandro Barbosa play in his NBA career?

Barbosa played 850 regular-season games across his NBA career, averaging 10.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He also appeared in 119 playoff games.