The professional man who is mostly known to all by his nickname “The Show” is Leon Powe. He is a retired American professional basketball player. This man is regarded as one of the most successful players in the NBA. From the beginning of his career, he began to show Excellency in the sphere of American basketball. He put the sign of success in every sphere of basketball, including school, college, and professional life. Let’s know about this man.
Leon Powe’s Net Worth Right Now
He began his professional life in 2006 and ended his basketball career in 2012. He played both American and Puerto Rican professional basketball. The net worth of this wealthy retired professional player is $5 million. Leon Powe’s yearly salary was 0.9 million USD. The success of his glorious basketball career pushed him to earn a lot of money and become a millionaire. Most of his prosperous life’s belongings are from his basketball career and post-retirement life.
| Season | Team | Total Salary |
| 2010/11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $1,245,048 USD |
| 2009/10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $1,174,826 USD |
| 2008/09 | Boston Celtics | $1,080,054 USD |
| 2007/08 | Boston Celtics | $977,676 USD |
| 2006/07 | Boston Celtics | $630,883 USD |
| Total | $5,108,487 USD |
Family and Early Life
Leon Powe was born on January 22, 1984, in Oakland, California. Connie Landry was his grandmother. Leon Powe is a married person in his personal life. He married Marcy Powe.
He spent his school life at the Oakland Technical High School in California. In his senior year of high school, he averaged 27.4 ppg, 14.2 RPG, and 3.1 big. His team, Oakland Tech, won the CIF Oakland Section Championship and advanced to the CIF State Championships in 2002 and 2003. As a senior, he earned his place on the first-team Parade All-American and became the Gatorade California Player of the Year. Powe was a highly regarded prep player who was chosen to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game and was the first Oakland Tech athlete to have his number retired.
Leon Powe- Complete Biography Chart
| Birth: | January 22, 1984, Oakland, California, U.S |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Full Name: | Leon Powe Jr. |
| Nickname: | The Show |
| Father Name: | Connie Landry |
| Profession: | Basketball Player |
| College Education: | University of California |
| High School: | Oakland Technical High School |
| Wife/Girlfriend: | Marcy Powe |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius |
| Eye Color: | Black |
| Hair Color: | Curly Black |
| Shooting Style: | Right |
| Jersey Numbers: | 0, 7 and 44 |
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| Height: | 6 feet 8 inches |
| Position: | Center, Power forward, and Small forward |
| Weight: | 108 kg |
| Current Age: | 38 years |
College Career Stats
His college career began at the University of California in Berkeley. During his studies at this college, he was represented by the California Golden Bears men’s basketball team from 2003 to 2006. In his college career, he became the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. He averaged 20.5 ppg and 10.1 RPG as the sixth player ever to pace the Pac-10 Conference in both categories. He was named second-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-10. He had to miss his sophomore year (2004–05) due to a serious knee injury. After a successful college career, he made the transition to professional basketball.
Leon Powe NBA Contract History
In his 5-year-long career, he wore the jerseys of the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Atléticos de San Germán. In the 2006 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets took him 49th overall in the 2nd round. Though he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with a subsequent trade deal, his NBA debut for this man was with the Boston Celtics on November 13, 2006. He stayed with this team until 2009. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009 and remained with the team until 2011. He partially played for the Memphis Grizzlies that year. He also got a chance to play Puerto Rican basketball while playing with the Atléticos de San Germán. It was the last team of his career. He played for this team in 2012. After his retirement, he was not seen playing for any NBA team.
What do you think of my masterpiece but it’s not done yet will send you finished product and 30mins pic.twitter.com/pD1biMjJ4q
— Leon Powe (@Leon_Powe) January 15, 2017
Stats
In the sphere of the NBA, he appeared in 239 basketball games. The NBA career statistics of this man are: Points 5273 on average, 6.2 ppg, Rebounds 911 on average, 3.8 RPG, Blocks 82 on average, 0.3 BPG, FG% 51.5, FG3% 0.0, FT% 68.2, eFG% 51.5, PER 16.8, WS 12.0
Success and Recognition
Leon Powe was a member of the NBA championship team in 2008. He made his way to the consensus second-team All-American in 2006. In 2004, and 2006, he was named to the first-team All-Pac-10. He became the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2004. He got the honor of being the Pac-10 Tournament MVP in 2006. In 2003, he made his way to the first-team Parade All-American. He was a glorious part of the third-team Parade All-American in 2002. He was a member of the McDonald’s All-American team in 2003.
Height, Age, and Weight
Leon Powe stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds. He is 38 years old now. From the first to the last of his professional career, he wore several jerseys for several teams. His worn jersey numbers are 0, 44, and 7. His fans sat in the gallery wearing those numbers of jerseys, showing their love for him.
What position did he play?
This reputed professional spread the blaze of his magic in the field of basketball, playing in the center, power forward, and small forward positions. Depending on the game situation, he changes the positions. The shooting style of this man is right.
FAQ
Where is Leon Powe now?
Powe now works in the Celtics’ community relations department.
Is Leon Powe married?
Yes, he is married to Marcy Powe.
When did Leon Powe retire?
2014
Over the past five years, Rick C. Nees has written hundreds of NBA players' biographies, some of which have already been published in famous newspapers. He previously worked as- Commentator, Basketball Analyst, Basketball Player, Newspaper Sports Editor, Radio sports presenter. Rick grew up watching basketball leagues. He was a state-level high school basketball player who followed all NBA events since he was a child.
