Career Timeline of Meyers Leonard: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 26, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Meyers Leonard made an impact.

Meyers Leonard is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Illinois before being drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012, where he spent seven seasons. Leonard was then traded to the Miami Heat in 2019, reaching the NBA Finals in 2020. He last played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 31, 2012: NBA Debut

On October 31, 2012, Leonard made his NBA debut, logging 23 minutes and scoring four points against the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 21, 2012: First Career Start

On November 21, 2012, Leonard made his first career start against the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds.

2012: Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers

In 2012, Meyers Leonard was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft.

March 30, 2013: Season-Best Game

On March 30, 2013, Leonard had a season-best game with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.

January 2, 2014: Season-Best Game

On January 2, 2014, Leonard had a season-best game with 8 points and 10 rebounds in a 134–104 win over the Charlotte Bobcats.

November 15, 2014: Start at Power Forward

On November 15, 2014, with LaMarcus Aldridge scratched, Leonard started at power forward, playing 29 minutes and tallying 12 rebounds and hitting a three-pointer against the Brooklyn Nets.

December 1, 2015: Season-High 23 Points

On December 1, 2015, Leonard scored a season-high 23 points in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

July 10, 2016: Re-signed with the Trail Blazers

On July 10, 2016, Leonard re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a four-year, $41 million contract.

October 8, 2016: Cleared for Practice

On October 8, 2016, Leonard was cleared for all practice activities, six months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

December 23, 2016: Season-High 16 Points

On December 23, 2016, Leonard scored a season-high 16 points off the bench in a 110–90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

April 2019: Invested in FaZe Clan

In April 2019, Leonard invested in FaZe Clan as a content creator.

May 20, 2019: Career-High 30 Points

On May 20, 2019, in game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, Leonard recorded a career-high 30 points and 12 rebounds in a 119–117 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors.

July 6, 2019: Traded to the Miami Heat

On July 6, 2019, Leonard was traded to the Miami Heat in a four-team trade.

2019: Traded to the Miami Heat

In 2019, Meyers Leonard was traded to the Miami Heat after spending his first seven seasons with the Trail Blazers.

November 22, 2020: Re-signed with the Miami Heat

On November 22, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that they had re-signed with Leonard.

2020: Reached the NBA Finals

In 2020, Meyers Leonard reached the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.

March 17, 2021: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

On March 17, 2021, Leonard was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 2027 second-round pick for Trevor Ariza. The Thunder stated that Leonard would not be joining the team or participating in any basketball activities.

January 13, 2023: Workout with the Los Angeles Lakers

On January 13, 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted Leonard for a workout, which was the first publicized activity of his attempted NBA comeback after his anti-Semitism controversy.