Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Benoit Benjamin:

  • 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.

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.