Meyers still has the Barbie Princess backpack he had to wear his first year as a rookie. I got him laughing at a few jokes I made. A number of gaming sponsors have dropped Leonard after he spewed hateful language during his livestream. Meyers Leonard's net worth is estimated at $10 million, as of March 2022. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; His mother once suffered a horseback injury whose treatment included a disc surgery that left her with crippling pain. Meyers Patrick Leonard (born February 27, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). One thing is for surethe brothers bond has never been stronger. After high school, he decided to play college basketball at the University of Illinois. [30] On February 2, 2021, it was reported that Leonard had undergone shoulder surgery and would miss the remainder of 202021 season. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our cookie and, Meyers Leonard Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Henry Nicholls Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Anastasia Gubanova Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Bradley Dack Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Diamond Mamba Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Mini Mamba Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Jiwoo (NMIXX) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Kerry Godliman Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Amelia Tank Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics. Leading up to my decision to stand for the anthem caused a lot of heartache because I know what the military means to me and what my brother means to me, Meyers said. [7] Leonard was also named Big Ten Player of the Week on December 26, 2011 after averaging 16.5 points and 14.5 rebounds per game in two games. Meyers was 6 when his dad died. He grew up in a loving family, but was plagued by life diseases at a young age and later made a career as a professional basketball player. The NBA fined Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard $50,000 on Thursday after the center used an anti-Semitic slur while livestreaming a video game. "This is not a proper representation of who I am and I want to apologize to the Arisons, my teammates, coaches, front office, and everyone associated with the Miami Heat organization, to my family, to our loyal fans and to others in the Jewish community who I have hurt. It also took us to war. Leonard is one of only two NBA players, along with Jonathan Isaac, to stand for the National Anthem before games during the resumed 2020 season. Our father's birthday was 9/11. His mother Tracie was an athlete and his father James was a golf pro. "[2], Leonard entered high school as a guard, but was converted to center after a six-inch (15cm) growth spurt between his freshman and sophomore years. As a sophomore, Leonard was named Big 10 Co-Player of the Week twice and at the end of the season was named Honorable Mention All-Big 10. However, Leonard is currently out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury and hasn't appeared in an NBA game since January. Where Will Damian Lillard Finish on the NBA All-Time Scorers List? Meyers Leonard continued to attend the Silers church and even went on family vacations after this incident. The Heat announced the same day that they were reviewing the matter and that Leonard would be "away from the team indefinitely. But I remember going to my room and crying for what must of been a minimum of 30 minutes. But the former Illinois and NBA center has built bridges with the Jewish community in a conscious effort to . Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; In the offseason, L.A. pursued a trade for Kyrie Irving. Meyers was selected in the 2012 NBA Draft five picks after Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard. The Black Lives Matter movement also means a hell of a lot to me. Since being waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Meyers Leonard has remained without a contract. He spent seven seasons with the Blazers before this offseason getting traded to the Miami Heat, who advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals to play the Boston Celtics. His dashing tall stature, on the other hand, has piqued the interest of many of his female fans. The Thunder released the 29-year-old on March 25 following the trade deadline. Meyers Leonard (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). Tracie had previously suffered a horseback injury that required disc surgery. Now, hes defended his choice, and said his brothers military service is one of the reasons why he stood. Meyers Leonard, a seven-foot-tall center who at the time was a player for the Miami Heat, described his regret and his efforts to repent during an appearance at University of Illinois, his alma. Meyers Leonard was on the show to discuss why Sept. 11 is such an emotional day for him. It was reported on Friday that LA worked out a couple of veteran big men that have been out of the NBA for quite some time. Meyers grew up with two siblings, Chris and Bailey. For the things that he does off the court, for one, carrying himself in the highest regard and not wanting anything extra for the actions he takes, just for being a good person. He holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Getty Meyers Leonard #0 of the Miami Heat warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. He has played just one game in the playoffs so far. Meyers Leonard is also one of only two NBA players who will stand for the National Anthem before games when the season resumes in 2020. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! *** Together with her brother, Max, and sisters, Lydia and Matti, Elle grew up in Peoria, Illinois. So it wasn't surprising that no other team decided to sign him on a veteran's minimum contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meyers, who was in second grade at the time, also had a surrogate family. Obviously this day for me is very emotional, Meyers said. Meyers and Elle were introduced by a mutual friend, Mike Davis. A post shared by Meyers Leonard (@meyersleonard). However, he would turn his fortunes around and be re-signed by the Portland Trail Blazers with a four-year $41 million contract. I've heard that word directed at her and at me as her boyfriend. Leonard - pictured in the box on the left in his video stream with the bleached hair - could be seen saying the slur while trash talking other players on the stream. ???????????? In 2020, Meyers Leonard earned a base salary of $9,400,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,400,000 and a dead cap value of $9,400,000. Born Elle Bielfeldt on January 15, 1992, she's one of four children born to David and Julie Bielfeldt. NBA player Meyers Leonard came under fire for using an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game during a live stream. ins.style.display = 'block'; "I know that some days it feels like we have a business partnership. FaZe does not tolerate hate speech or discriminatory language of any kind. I had never not had my brother.. 6. Elle is also a well-known American blogger, entrepreneur, and athlete. Leonard was soon found to have nerve damage within the bottom half of his right leg. Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard has no regrets about standing for the national anthem before a Saturday game. Lets be better together.. The more unfortunate incident occurred after his fathers death when his mother was mostly housebound. The two brothers shared. Occupation Professional Basketball Player Family Father - Jim Leonard (Golf Pro) (Killed in a freak bicycle accident) Leonard has two older brothers; Christian Juracich, who passed in 2020 and Bailey Leonard a former U.S. Marine who has served in Afghanistan. "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. There was a video of Bailey and Meyers in 2012 that practically brought the internet to a standstill. 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. I feel bad, because I was a Meyers stan for a long time. Leonard was the lone Heat player to stand during the playing of the national anthem at the NBAs resumption of last season in the quarantine bubble at Disney World. (RELATED:David Hookstead Is The TrueKingIn TheNorthWhen It Comes To College Football). this He was born to James and Tracie Leonard. This caused a massive uproar and Leonard. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); Martin Luther King Jr. took the last slot to speak that day, but his "I Have a Dream" speech wasn't the one he was supposed to give. They know my heart and where I stand. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded . [39] In August 2015, Leonard married his long-time girlfriend. 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. Leonard attended Robinson High School and was on the schools basketball team where he started as a guard. My deep connection to the military because of my brother and for many others who Im very close with is why this day means so much to me. Meyers Patrick Leonard (born February 27, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Theres nothing wrong with standing during the anthem, and its laughable to think otherwise. He passed when I was 6. Featured Image by Frenchieinportland / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0. var alS = 1021 % 1000; Could the Trail Blazers Engineer a Cam Reddish Resurrection? But he says that his brother has always been there for him, even when theyre apart. Chris and Bailey Meyers are Meyers two older brothers. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved FamousMarried. 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. The 29-year-old, who has over 69,000 followers on Twitch and more than 550K between Twitter and Instagram, took a phone call early Tuesday afternoon while streaming. After the death of her father and the health situation of her mother, Meyers older brother, Bailey joined the Marines to support the family. When the rest of the NBA took a knee, Isaac stood with pride for America. When he left for the first time, I remember feeling scared & lost because he was like a father figure to me. [34] The Thunder stated that Leonard would not be joining the team or participating in any basketball activities and that they had traded for him as a salary filler. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone. Meyers whose father died in a bicycle accident when he was 6 and Bailey was 8 called his brothers enlistment one of the hardest days of my life., Im already an emotional human being. He also makes this clear: I absolutely believe Black Lives Matter, he said. Meyers has three cities he loved during his time in the NBA Los Angeles, Chicago, and Indianapolis. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'adsensetype', 1); 2023 Celebtap.com - All Rights Reserved, Meyers Leonard Bio, Wife, Brother, Family, Other Facts You Need to Know. Leonard explained that he stood in support of his brother and the military, though he also supports the BLM movement, wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt while he stood with two kneeling teammates embracing his legs with their arms. That's when he broke down in tears. I have no shame in saying that Elle and I, my wife, we donated $100,000 to the City of Miami, to Liberty City and Overtown, because they were slammed by voter suppression and Covid. Hes always been that person for me because we have had hardship. [21], On December 1, 2015, Leonard scored a season-high 23 points in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He had his first career start against the Phoenix Suns, and he finished the game with 12 points and 5 rebounds. As far as the upcoming season is concerned, Leonard will not be amongst the most desired players at the beginning of free agency. People even argued that just like Rachel Nichols, Leonard had also apologized for his misdemeanor. [37], On January 13, 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted Leonard for a workout.[38]. I met the dude a couple times while I was production staff at games. The decision to release him was taken mainly due to his antics off the court, though. Meyers Leonard is 28 years old and was born on February 27, 1992. 310k Followers, 1,071 Following, 1,434 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Meyers Leonard (@meyersleonard) Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard stands alone during the national anthem with his hand over his heart as the rest of the team kneels. On March 17, the Heat traded Meyers to the Oklahoma City Thunder. ", Last summer, Leonard stressed that he wanted to take a proactive stance with social matters. Meyers was born under the sign of Pisces. This came in the form of former four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and . On July 6, 2019, Leonard was traded to the Miami Heat in a four-team trade. NBA player Meyers Leonard came under fire for using an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game during a live stream. [15] On March 30, 2013, he had a season-best game with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. . 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