Leon Rodgers

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Leon Rodgers
Personal information
Born (1980-06-19) June 19, 1980 (age 45)
Columbus, Ohio
NationalityAmerican / Venezuelan
Listed height6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolEastmoor Academy (Columbus, Ohio)
CollegeNorthern Illinois (1998–2002)
NBA draft2002: undrafted
Playing career2002–2017
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2002–2003Brandt Hagen
2003–2004Orléans Loiret
2004–2005EiffelTowers Nijmegen
2005–2007EiffelTowers Den Bosch
2007–2008Artland Dragons
2008–2010Jilin Northeast Tigers
2010Leones de Ponce
2010–2011Shanxi Zhongyu
2011Ohio Hidden Gems
2011–2012Marinos
2011–2012Titanes del Licey
2012–2013Marinos
2013Guerreros de Bogotá
2013Jilin Northeast Tigers
2014Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2014Marinos
2016–2017Guaros de Lara
2017Marinos
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Leon Rodgers (born June 19, 1980) is an American-born Venezuelan retired basketball player.[1] Standing at 6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m), he played as small forward. Over his career, Rodgers played in the Netherlands, China, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, Philippines and Colombia. He was nicknamed "La Moto" during his time in Venezuela.[2]

Professional career

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Rodgers started his professional career in 2002 with Brandt Hagen.

He played in the Netherlands for EiffelTowers Nijmegen and EiffelTowers Den Bosch from 2004 to 2007. He averaged 21.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his three seasons in the Eredivisie.[3]

During his time in the Netherlands, he won the Most Valuable Player award of the Dutch Basketball League three times in a row, tying the record of Kees Akerboom.

Personal

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Rodgers became a naturalised Venezuelan citizen in 2016.[1][4]

Honours

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Club

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EiffelTowers Den Bosch

Artland Dragons

Marinos de Anzoátegui

Individual

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References

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