Justin Leon
| No. 11 – Oklahoma City Blue | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 29, 1995 Conway, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Florida (2015–2017) |
| NBA draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–present | Oklahoma City Blue |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Justin Leon (Born July 29, 1995) is an American basketball player for the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League (NBA). He played college basketball for University of Florida.
College Career[edit]
University of Florida (2015-2017)[edit]
In his first year at Florida, Leon averaged 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds on 49.3% shooting playing under 15 minutes in 34 appearances[1] On November 16, 2015, Leon debuted with 4 points with 5 rebounds in a 104-54 win over the North Carolina A&T Aggies.[2] In his final season at Florida now a full-time starter, Leon averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds on 43.2% shooting playing 22.3 minutes in 36 appearances for the Gators Against the Tennessee Volunteers, Leon scored a career-high 19 points on 5-6 shooting, 3-4 3-pointers in a 70-83 win.[3]
College[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Florida | 34 | 11 | 14.9 | .493 | .373 | .462 | 3.1 | .3 | .3 | .1 | 5.3 |
| 2016–17 | Florida | 36 | 36 | 22.3 | .432 | .398 | .791 | 4.0 | .5 | .5 | .1 | 7.4 |
| Career | 70 | 47 | 20.4 | .457 | .340 | .750 | 3.9 | .4 | .4 | .1 | 6.4 | |
Professional Career[edit]
Oklahoma City Blue (2017-present)[edit]
2017–18 Season[edit]
After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Leon signed with the Oklahoma City Blue. In his debut for the Blue, Leon went scoreless against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, finishing on 0-2 shooting with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.[4] On December 15, 2017, Leon scored a career-high 26 points on 9-10 shooting with a perfect shooting night from three with 6 3-pointers along with 6 rebounds against the Texas Legends.[5] Leon recorded his first career double-double with 12 points on 4-11 shooting and 11 rebounds.[6] In the Blue's only playoff game, Leon recorded 17 points on 6-12 shooting, 3-8 3-pointers, and 8 rebounds as the Blue were eliminated by the South Bay Lakers in the first round.[7]
2018–19 Season[edit]
Leon joined the Oklahoma City Thunder squad during the 2018 NBA Summer League alongside Blue teammates Michael Carrera, Michael Cobbins, and Rashawn Thomas.[8] Leon finished summer league with totals of 2 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal.[9] On November 15, 2018, Leon scored a season-high 16 points on 7-10 shooting in a 140-121 win over Sioux Falls Skyforce.[10] Leon again tied a season-high with 16 points against the Delaware Blue Coats recording 16 points on 6-13 shooting in a 114-115 loss.[11]
Career Statistics[edit]
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA G-League[edit]
Regular Season[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Oklahoma City | 48 | 11 | 21.7 | .389 | .356 | .841 | 4.3 | .5 | .6 | .2 | 8.4 |
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 46 | 5 | 19.1 | .385 | .316 | .661 | 3.5 | .7 | .3 | .1 | 6.4 |
| Career | 94 | 16 | 20.4 | .392 | .340 | .750 | 3.9 | .5 | .4 | .1 | 7.5 | |
Playoffs[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0 | 17.0 | .500 | .375 | .500 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | 17.0 |
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 17.2 | .500 | .375 | .500 | 4.0 | .0 | .5 | .0 | 8.5 | |
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3924899/justin-leon
- ↑ http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game?gameId=400809346
- ↑ http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400910643
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2021700003//
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2021700206/
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2021700382/
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2041700121/
- ↑ "Thunder Announces Summer League Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ↑ https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Justin-Leon/Summary/89212#NBA
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2021800063/
- ↑ https://stats.gleague.nba.com/game/2021800187/
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