But the Bay Area he left years ago doesnt resemble the one he now leaves Brazil for, with streets emptied by the coronavirus. [citation needed]. He then made the transition to coaching a year later. At 39 years old, Leandro Barbosa is both the Warriors' secret weapon and an invaluable resource for veterans and youngsters alike. Barbosa was also selected to the senior Brazilian national team, and he played at the 2002 FIBA World Championship.[8]. For the first time, theyd failed to retain one of their own due to an unwillingness to meet a financial demand. All rights reserved. The Athletics Shams Charania, citing sources, reported that Leandro Barbosa, who had been serving as a player development coach for the Warriors the past two seasons, will be an assistant coach for the Kings under Brown. Golden State Warriors player development coach and former baller Leandro Barbosa has had a busy summer. "It's a blessing. It isn't just about the players. Twitter: Barbosa, of course, is far from the only member of the Dubs family headed for new digs. San Antonio Spurs, 1st round (28th pick, 28th overall), 2003 NBA Draft, More Leandro Barbosa pages at Sports Reference. [7] 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. To Kerr, it all comes down to one word with Barbosa. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The concern if he attempted a comeback is how his body would hold up over time. Barbosa, in his first season on the Warriors staff, could have filled either spot. During his second 10-day contract, Barbosa's best performance came on January 24 at home against the Washington Wizards, where he would score 10 points against them. On July 13, 2015, Barbosa re-signed with the Warriors. I know the offense, I know how we play So as far as the connection with the guys, I dont have a problem at all., I really dont know, my man, Barbosa said. If there's one responsibility that sticks out most to Kerr in Barbosa's position as a coach, it's his rapport with the players. On November 17, 2017, Barbosa returned to Brazil and signed with Franca. 'Hey, when I was playing, this is what happened to me, this is what you need to be aware of.' "The last couple years there were a couple times where I thought a 10-day for LB would make some sense," Kerr said. ", Leandro Barbosa is apparently the only one who can stop Steph pic.twitter.com/IyfmzmNPJ3. Great pull. He's the one that is seen the most out of the three, and has his nose to the ground as someone still on the court every day with the Warriors. "I felt for a minute in Phoenix and then the organization changed and it went to a different way. Dubbed the Brazilian Blur, Barbosa entered the coaching ranks with the Warriors after retiring in 2020. Im just happy. [6], At 19, while playing in the regional So Paulo State Championship with Palmeiras, he averaged 14.2 points per game. An outdoor umbrella provides shade for your patio to keep you comfortable. [2] He also represented the senior Brazilian national basketball team. For now, hell focus on getting acclimated to his new role on the Warriors bench. The Brazilian then went back to his home country to play professionally, first for Franca Basquetebol Clube and then Minas Storm Basquete. Now, he's having that same kind of impact as a coach. "So I was really upset. [24], On July 19, 2016, 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [18] Barbosa would immediately play for the Suns in their 104103 close victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Gary Payton II fracturing his left elbow and being out for the next three-to-five weeks as a result of Dillon Brooks' dirty hit from behind just three minutes into the Warriors' Game 2 loss Tuesday night, the Warriors probably could use the former fan-favorite's services on the court again, too. They still are an extension of the culture that we're trying to build, things like that. [9], During the 20062007 season, Barbosa averaged 18.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 32.7 minutes per game despite playing off the bench[10] and was the recipient of the 200607 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.[4]. @TheBlurBarbosa shows that championship DNA. From July to August, Barbosa will play for the Ball Hogs in the BIG3, founded by rapper Ice Cube in 2017. Golden State Warriors player development coach Leandro Barbosa is accepting an offer to be an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings under Mike Brown, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. [35] He won his second NBA championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. Leandro Barbosa and Shaun Livingston will be returning to the NBA, but this time on the sidelines as a player-mentor coach and a player engagement coach respectably for the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors have named Leandro Barbosa Player Mentor Coach as part of Head Coach Steve Kerrs staff, the team announced today. Rookie Moses Moody hit two huge 3-pointers, recorded two steals and had four deflections in the fourth quarter alone. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com Leandro Mateus Barbosa (Portuguese pronunciation:[ledu baboz]; born November 28, 1982),[1] also known as Leandrinho Barbosa, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. 'Blanket training': Duggar family documentary shows harsh way babies taught obedience, He's 14, just graduated Santa Clara University and about to join SpaceX. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. NBC Sports Bay Area's Kerith Burke asked about the possibility Friday . Barbosa will play alongside former NBA players Brian Scalabrine, Spencer Hawes and Jodie Meeks on a team coached by Warriors legend Rick Barry. Barbosa will be in a larger role under head coach Mike Brown. It was a surprise to a lot of people in Brazil that I retired no one had an idea that I was going to get this job, this opportunity and retire myself. NBA draft buzz: League insiders on Warriors trades and top prospects, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Barbosa returned from a minor back hurt to score 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting off the bench in a 10489 win. "I incorporate them with the vets as well, just because they have the experience, they've been here before, they've been in the Finals," Poole said. Barbosa spent two seasons toward the tail end of his career with the Warriors, winning a championship in 2015. They've been there for all the rings, the climb to the top and the return to Finals. Pachulia was the first former Warrior to join the franchise in his post-playing career. On September 10, 2014, Barbosa signed with the Golden State Warriors following his great performance at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Or write about sports? Originally selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 28th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Barbosa played 14 seasons in the NBA and averaged 10.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 850 career games with the Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and the Warriors. "He's a joyful person who I love to be around, and I think all our players and coaches feel the same way," Kerr said. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Leandro Barbosa, of the Golden State Warriors during a practice session at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wed. June 15, 2016, as the team prepares to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in . A lot of people think that I should have kept playing but at the end, its a great opportunity. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Bob Myers stepping down as Warriors' GM, marking end of an era. But behind the scenes, the Warriors have another trio of leaders who have been there and done that. Wes Goldberg covers the Golden State Warriors beat for the Bay Area News Group. I was playing with the guys, but not playing in a game, he said. The Sao Paulo, Brazil, native has played the last three seasons in his home country of Brazil. Barbosa, 37, said he has kept in touch with Kerr via texts, but talks got more serious in the last week after Barbosa decided to retire from playing and transition into coaching. Zaza Pachulia was there for two, and Leandro Barbosa for one. Blockbuster Trade Proposal Brings Kevin Durant Back to the Bay, Warriors Champ, Player Mentor Joining California Rival: Report, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. We present them here for purely educational purposes. For a soundbite from Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. An 82-game season is a lot for most players to handle, let alone someone with 14 NBA seasons to his name, plus playing professionally in Brazil and representing his country in two different Olympics and multiple FIBA tournaments. Unfortunately, the one person perhaps most suited to ease Santos' transition to the Association just left the Warriors for a new gig about 90 miles up I-80. "He's been my coach, when I was here he also was my friend," Barbosa said of Kerr during a Monday conference call with reporters. He's both all smiles and no-nonsense. Barbosa and Kerr first teamed up in Phoenix when Kerr was the general manager of the Suns and Barbosa was making more than just a name for himself, winning Sixth Man of the Year the season before Kerr joined the front office. But those conversations did not lead to a contract for the 38-year-old Brazilian, who in two seasons in Golden State (2014-16) won a championship and averaged 6.7 points on 46.8% shooting (36.9% from 3-point range), 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.4 minutes as a key reserve. During this time, he averaged over 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists for the team. What do you want me to do? Obviously, I can be a veteran off the bench with the young guys but then he came up to me and said No, I want you to play., I said, Give me the same role that I had when I was here and Id be fine with that. Then he asked me one more time if Id be OK with that and I said, Yes, not a problem. [23] In 201516, Barbosa helped the Warriors win an NBA record 73 games to eclipse the 72 wins set by the 199596 Chicago Bulls. On July 14, 2010, Barbosa was traded along with Dwayne Jones to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Hedo Trkolu.[11]. Wow. [12] With the lockout concluding in December 2011, he returned to the Raptors. They've been great for us all year.". [33], On September 14, 2020, Barbosa announced his retirement from professional basketball. [6], During his first season as a professional in Brazil, while playing with Tilibra/Bauru, he was coached by Jorge "Guerrinha" Guerra. A lot of people think that I should have kept playing but at the end, it's a great opportunity. All right, . "As soon as I got to San Francisco, I got really upset because the city doesn't look like it used to when I was here," Barbosa said. "Especially for me, because I didn't know it was that bad when I got the virus. He was named a front office consultant in the basketball operations department at the end of August 2019. 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