Benoit Benjamin
Lenard Benoit Benjamin [be-NOYT] (/bəˈnɔɪt/; born November 22, 1964) is an American retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton University, Benjamin played for nine NBA teams in 15 seasons from 1985 to 1999. He played for the Clippers (1985–91), Seattle SuperSonics (1991–93), Los Angeles Lakers (1993, 1999 preseason), New Jersey Nets (1993–95), Vancouver Grizzlies (1995), Milwaukee Bucks (1995–96), Toronto Raptors (1996), Philadelphia 76ers (1998–99) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1999).[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1964 Monroe, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carroll (Monroe, Louisiana) |
| College | Creighton (1982–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1985–1999 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 00, 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1991 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1991–1993 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1993 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1993–1995 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1995 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1995–1996 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1996 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1998 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1998 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1999 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,223 (11.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,063 (7.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,070 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life
Benjamin played baseball with Philip McKeon in 1975 in Little League summer camp in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[2]
Career
Benjamin's best year as a professional came during the 1988–89 NBA season as a member of the Clippers, appearing in 79 games and averaging 16.4 ppg. In his NBA career, he had a .541 field goal percentage, recorded 4,604 defensive rebounds and 1,581 blocks and averaged 11.4 points and 2.0 blocks per game. Benjamin also played briefly in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in the latter part of his career. In 8 games over two seasons with the Yakima Sun Kings and Grand Rapids Hoops, he averaged 10.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest.[3]
He is the Clippers' career leader in blocked shots (1,117) and in blocked shots per game (2.75).
See also
- List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders
- List of National Basketball Association players with 10 or more blocks in a game
References
Citations
- Benjamin NBA career stats
- Benjamin 2012, pp. 68–69.
- 1999–2000 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 246
Sources
- Benjamin, Benoit (2012). Good RX V: Grinding Out an American Dream. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. pp. 68–69. ISBN 978-1468537031.