Leandro Barbosa
Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born
November 28th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A professional basketball player from Brazil, played as a shooting guard. Barbosa played for several teams in the NBA, with significant tenures at the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors. Notably, he was a key contributor to the Warriors during their successful 2014-2015 season, helping the team secure the NBA Championship. Internationally, he represented Brazil in multiple competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and the Summer Olympics, earning recognition for his contributions to the national team.
Won NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors
Played for Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams
Competed in FIBA World Cup and Olympics
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