Voshon Lenard

Miami Heat sharpshooter who hit a memorable game-winner in Cleveland.

Voshon Kelan Lenard (born May 14, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was listed as 6 ft and 215 lbs, and was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Quick Facts

Born: 14 May 1973
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
High school: Southwestern (Detroit, Michigan)
College: Minnesota (1991–1995)
Draft round: 2
Draft pick: 46
Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks
Career number: 22, 21, 5, 2, 1, 0

Lore & Background

Lenard played college basketball at the University of Minnesota. After his junior season, he declared himself eligible for the draft. The Milwaukee Bucks selected Lenard in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft. Lenard opted instead to return to Minnesota to play out his senior season. He finished his career with the Golden Gophers as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,103 points. After graduating, he played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He averaged 30.1 points per game in 18 games for the Oklahoma City Cavalry during the 1995–96 season. He left in mid-season when he signed a contract with the Miami Heat of the NBA.

Reader's Guide

Lenard played for the Miami Heat (1995–2000), Denver Nuggets (2000–2002), Toronto Raptors (2002–2003), returned to Denver (2003–2006), and finished with the Portland Trail Blazers (2006). He won the 2004 NBA All-Star Weekend Three-point Shootout. He retired at the conclusion of the 2006 season.

Did You Know?

Lenard finished his college career as Minnesota's all-time leading scorer with 2,103 points.
He scored a career-high 14.3 points per game with the Toronto Raptors in 2002–2003.