LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines. Meyers Leonard was born on 27 February 1992 in Woodridge, Virginia. All eyes seemed to be on him, and anticipation filled in the arena. Sometimes, when you stand for what is right, you must stand alone. "The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived forward/center Meyers Leonard, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti," the Thunder's statement read. Thats how I was raised. The term "k**e" is an ethnic slur towards a Jewish person. He started with high school teams and then went on to college before entering the NBA draft and eventually professional basketball. 6. [24][25] On October 8, 2016, he was cleared for all practice activities, six months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. As a freshman at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign in 201011, Leonard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game in 8.2 minutes per game for the Fighting Illini. He is 7 feet tall or 2.13 meters tall, and he weighs 260 pounds or 118 kilograms. Meyers was serving as the host for Max Bielfeldt, Elle's brother, who was a senior in high school and taking his official recruiting visit to Illinois. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded . The Meyers Leonard anti-semitic slur has now seriously jeopardized the 29-year-old's NBA career, with the league investigating . Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram, The Daily Caller | 1775 Eye Street NW | Suite 1150-290 | Washington, DC 20006, David Hookstead Is The TrueKingIn TheNorthWhen It Comes To College Football). Leonard was apart of the Heat roster that played in the 2020 NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Meyers Leonard took to live streaming during that period and in March, he uttered an anti-Semitic slur while playing a game of Call of Duty online. Born November 7, 1928, in Corwith, Iowa, to Donald and Florence. ins.style.display = 'block'; He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded. Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 1, 2020. Gambling problem? Leonard attended Robinson High School and was on the schools basketball team where he started as a guard. He saw action in 29 fewer games in 201314, with his minutes and points per game cut in half, as the Blazers transformed from a lottery team to a playoff contender. Meyers became a content creator for this gaming company in April 2019. Meyers Leonard is a young American basketball center for the Portland Trail Blazers. On July 6, 2019, Leonard was traded to the Miami Heat in a four-team trade. A post shared by Meyers Leonard (@meyersleonard). Elle and Meyers studied together a few times, became friends, and eventually fell in love. He grew up in Southern Illinois in a town called Robinson. Leonard led Robinson High School to the IHSA class 2A state championship[3] before choosing to play collegiate basketball at the University of Illinois. Meyers Leonard's Brother Surprises Him on Inside the NBA | NBA on TNT - YouTube Meyers Leonard's older brother, Bailey, joined the Marines in response to 9/11. In April 2019, Leonard invested in FaZe Clan as a content creator. [39] In August 2015, Leonard married his long-time girlfriend. In high school, Leonard was named a member of the 2010 Illinois All-State Team as selected by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, News-Gazette, and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots, and has a phone loaded with Navy SEALs who are his friends. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Together with her brother, Max, and sisters, Lydia and Matti, Elle grew up in Peoria, Illinois. The following year he was selected to play for the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships with the USA team. Meyers Leonard Dating Life (Relationship), How Tall is Meyers Leonard? if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'celebtap_com-box-4','ezslot_1',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-celebtap_com-box-4-0');When the 2012 NBA Draft came out, Leonard Meyers was the 11th overall selection of the Portland Trail Blazers, and he has stayed with them ever since. The Lakers are in search. I felt I had an obligation to put on a uniform in the service of the United States of America, not for revenge but maybe in some way shape or form, I could have an impact on something like that never happening again. I had never not had my brother.. Meyers grew up with two siblings, Chris and Bailey. [44] He later apologized for using the slur, stating that he did not know what it meant. Your login session has expired. Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard was recorded using an anti-Semitic slur while hosting a video game stream this week. Knowing that Bailey is in Afghanistan, fighting in the line of duty, it scares Meyers every day. As NBA teams brace for the Dec. 22 start of the 2020-21 season, Leonard is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his eight-year career. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); The uncertainty and stress that come with. He has a good heart. The couple founded Level Foods, a sports bar company, together. The Miami Heat issued a statement the night of March 9, saying the organization condemns Leonard's remarks, and they said the player will be away from all team activities "indefinitely". On August 2, 2015, Meyers Leonard married Elle Bielfeldt. Now in the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami will face Boston in hopes of advancing to the NBA Finals. Updated Jan 16, 2023 at 2:52pm. But my brother joined the United States marine corps because of 9-11. Meyers was just six years old when his father died after a bicycle accident. It also took us to war. But we stay strong and continue to move forward.. [4] Leonard was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on December 5, 2011 after averaging 16.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in two Illinois victories. Thats why hes always been the protector of me, Meyers said. But I truly feel like that has whats made us the men we are, and thats why our bond is so strong., Added Bailey: Me joining the United States Marine Corps due to the events of 9-11, I wasnt out for revenge. Aside from that, no other information about the basketballers body measurements is available. Elle is also a well-known American blogger, entrepreneur, and athlete. According to Unilad, three other gaming companies -Origin PC, Scuf Gaming and Astro Gaming -confirmed they would no longer be working with Leonard, who has over 58,000 followers on his Twitch account. Featured Image by Frenchieinportland / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0. He followed that short,. In his freshman year, Leonard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game in 8.2 minutes per game. Also, its a very tragic day in United States history. The Miami Heat said Tuesday night that Meyers Leonard will be away from the team indefinitely, sharply criticizing his use of an antisemitic slur . The Thunder announced on March 25 that they waived Leonard after the trade deadline. Center Meyers Leonard started the 2020-21 NBA season by signing a two-year contract with the Miami Heat that included a team option for the second year. Leonards father, James was a golf pro and his mother is Tracie Leonard. The fact that he put his life on the line with two tours in Afghanistan, so I spoke with many teammates, I spoke with the Miami Heat organization and many of the people Im close with and many members of the military obviously, including my brother. Besides his bad reputation, he was also recovering from a serious injury. When the rest of the NBA took a knee, Isaac stood with pride for America. Would Damian Lillard Make Your NBA Dream Team? [16], Leonard's numbers dipped from his rookie to sophomore season, falling behind fellow second-year big man Joel Freeland as the primary backup to starter Robin Lopez. At the season's end, Leonard had produced a remarkable Steve Nash-like 50/40/90 season, shooting 51% from the field, 42% from three-point range, and 93% from the free throw line. Meyers Leonard took to live streaming during that period and in March, he uttered an anti-Semitic slur while playing a game of Call of Duty online. This caused a massive uproar and Leonard. 00:00 / 00:00. Ill leave you with this its OKAY to be BOTH. With Bailey deployed in Afghanistan, he couldn't watch his brother's dreams . I feel bad, because I was a Meyers stan for a long time. He has dyed his hair in shades like gray, etc. In January, Meyers Leonard stepped away from basketball after 9 years in the NBA. At the same time, he's just 29 years old and has carved a niche for himself as a backup big man. Advertisement. NBA Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic slur during a 'Call of Duty' stream He got a phone call and quickly ended the stream after. He was chosen five selections after Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard in . Professional esports organization FaZe Clan cut ties with the 29-year-old NBA player. And youre right". He attended Robinson High School and the University of Illinois. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded . "Having been around African-American culture for many, many years because of the AAU circuit all the way through high school into college and in the NBA, Ive seen teammates be impacted by this. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I need to be a powerful voice behind this movement.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Slot to Illinois Fighting Illini Newsletter, surprised Meyers at an Illinois basketball practice, made news when he stood for the national anthem. I can stand proud in my beliefs and also support BLM. He added that his brother was a U.S. Marine veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, but said he still supported the Black Lives Matter . I'll, uhI gotta roll, brother . Meyers Leonard continued to attend the Silers church and even went on family vacations after this incident. His parents named him Meyers, which is usually the last name as a first name because it was the maiden name of his fathers mother. container.appendChild(ins); "I know that some days it feels like we have a business partnership. Meyers was also named Honorable. pic.twitter.com/eGJrWNIUvk, Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) August 1, 2020. I got him laughing at a few jokes I made. Meyers went on to attend the University of Illinois. After high school, he decided to play college basketball at the University of Illinois. Meyers Leonard's first year with Miami in 2019 was arguably the best of his career. [11] On July 13 he signed his rookie scale contract with the Trail Blazers. First published on Tue 9 Mar 2021 16.43 EST. But the former Illini made news when he stood for the national anthem despite most NBA players kneeling in support of the Black Lives Matter protest. 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