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Leon Powe

Cleveland Cavaliers

1984/01/22 25

6-8 240

Berkeley, CA

3

the Denver Nuggets in 2006 (2nd round)

FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Mi M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2008 Celtics 70 0 2.5 4.8 52.4 0 0 0 2.6 3.8 68.9 2.1 2.9 4.9 .700 1.1 .300 .500 0 7.7

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Talented low-post scorer and rebounder. Flashes a lot of nice short-range moves and a solid mid-range jumper. Isn't afraid to mix it up and draw fouls. A tough, gritty competitor.
Flaws
  • Has a history of injuries. Could stand to work on his shooting stroke. Not much of a passer.
Career Potential
  • Top reserve big-man with starter talent.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 11, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Cleveland Cavaliers to a two-year contract.
May 17, 2009 Missed 12 playoff games (torn ACL).
April 23, 2009 Torn ACL, remainder of the playoffs.
April 14, 2009 Missed 12 games (sprained right knee).
March 18, 2009 Sprained right knee, early April.
April 14, 2008 Missed 2 games (right foot injury).
April 11, 2008 Right foot injury, day-to-day.
July 18, 2006 Signed by the Boston Celtics to a two-year contract.

Trades

August 11, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 28, 2006 Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (49th overall) in 2006.....Denver Nuggets traded the rights to Leon Powe to the Boston Celtics for a 2nd round selection in 2007.

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