Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Voshon Lenard:
- Full Name: Voshon Kelan Lenard
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born May 14, 1973
- Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
- Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 1, 2, and 24 during his NBA career
- Position: Shooting guard
- High School: Southwestern High School (Detroit, Michigan)
- College: University of Minnesota (1991–1995)
- NBA Draft: 1994 NBA Draft; second round, 46th overall
- Teams Played For:
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- Miami Heat (1995–1999)
- Denver Nuggets (1999–2006)
- Toronto Raptors (2002)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2006)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Voshon Lenard has one known son, Jalen Lenard, who has pursued basketball at the high school level.
- Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.
Fun Facts
- Voshon Lenard was known for his three-point shooting ability and served as a scoring threat throughout his career, especially during his time with the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.
- Lenard won the NBA Three-Point Contest in 2004, showcasing his sharpshooting skills on the big stage.
- Despite going undrafted, he carved out a solid 11-year career in the NBA due to his scoring and ability to stretch the floor.
- During his college career at the University of Minnesota, Lenard was a standout player and one of the top scorers in the Big Ten Conference.
- His best statistical NBA season came in 2002–03 with the Denver Nuggets, when he averaged 14.3 points per game.
- Lenard retired from professional basketball in 2006 after finishing his career with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- After retiring, Lenard has remained relatively low-profile, focusing on family and supporting youth basketball initiatives.