Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Benoit Benjamin:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Lenard Benoit Benjamin
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 22, 1964
  • Hometown: Monroe, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore 00, 9, 7, 21, and 35 during his career
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Carroll High School (Monroe, Louisiana)
  • College: Creighton University (1982–1985)
  • NBA Draft:
    • 1985 NBA Draft: 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Los Angeles Clippers (1985–1991)
      • Seattle SuperSonics (1991–1993)
      • Los Angeles Lakers (1993)
      • New Jersey Nets (1993–1994)
      • Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–1996)
      • Milwaukee Bucks (1996–1997)
      • Toronto Raptors (1997)
      • Philadelphia 76ers (1997–1999)
      • Cleveland Cavaliers (1999)
  • Championship Rings: Benoit Benjamin did not win any NBA championships during his career.
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely documented.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely documented.

Benoit Benjamin’s player archetype was that of a traditional rim-protecting center, a true seven-footer whose best value came from size, rebounding, interior finishing, and shot-blocking rather than perimeter skill or offensive orchestration. Defensively, he projected as a paint anchor and back-line presence, using his length and reach to challenge shots around the basket, clean the glass, and occupy space against opposing big men, even if his night-to-night consistency did not always match his physical tools. Offensively, Benjamin functioned mainly as a low-post scorer, dump-off finisher, and second-chance threat, with enough touch to convert inside but without the kind of expanded creation game that would make him the hub of an offense. Physically, he had prototypical center dimensions at 7-foot-0 and roughly 250 pounds, combining legitimate NBA size with mobility that made him an appealing high draft pick and an intriguing talent for teams looking for a classic interior big. His overall play style was built around old-school center responsibilities—screening, rebounding, patrolling the lane, and finishing near the rim—which made him most recognizable as a gifted but uneven interior presence rather than a polished all-around frontcourt star. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Benoit Benjamin was known for his size, rebounding, and shot-blocking ability.
  • He had a strong start to his career with the Clippers but was criticized at times for inconsistency and lack of effort.
  • Despite not achieving stardom, he played a solid 15 seasons in the NBA.
  • He remains one of the tallest and most physically imposing centers of his era.

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Benoit Benjamin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Los Angeles Times — Benjamin Blocks 10 Shots, but It’s Not Enough
Los Angeles Times — With Only One Tower, Rockets Can’t Stand Up to Benjamin, Clippers
SonicsCentral — The Candid Corner