Benoit Benjamin
Lenard Benoit Benjamin [be-NOYT] (/bəˈnɔɪt/; born November 22, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton University, Benjamin played for nine NBA teams in 15 seasons from 1985 to 1999. He played for the Clippers (1985–91), Seattle SuperSonics (1991–93), Los Angeles Lakers (1993, 1999 preseason), New Jersey Nets (1993–95), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995), Milwaukee Bucks (1995–96), Toronto Raptors (1996), Philadelphia 76ers (1998–99) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1999).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1964 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carroll (Monroe, Louisiana) |
| College | Creighton (1982–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1985–2001 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 00, 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1991 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1991–1993 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1993 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1993–1995 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1995 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1995–1996 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1996 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997–1998 | Peristeri Athens |
| 1998 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | Criollos de Caguas |
| 1999 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1999 | Atenas de Córdoba |
| 1999 | Criollos de Caguas |
| 2000 | Detroit Dogs |
| 2000–2001 | Al Riyadi Beirut |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,223 (11.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,063 (7.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,070 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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