It is a small town in southeastern Illinois. After tragically losing their father when they were both young, the two clung tight to each other and their mother through some of the toughest times. Tracie had previously suffered a horseback injury that required disc surgery. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); With hardship, and getting through hardship, that only brings people closer together, Bailey explains. The Los Angeles Lakers plan to work out Meyers Leonard, the former Miami Heat center who has been out of the league since he was heard using an anti-Jewish slur during a video game live stream. Meyers Leonard lit up when telling a room full of service members about his older brother, Bailey, during a special visit to the Trail Blazers' practice facility coordinated by the team and USO . Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard has been suspended from all team activities for a week and fined $50,000 after he was caught using anti-Semitic slur. And the real and raw emotion that I feel when I hear that anthem and I think about my brother Bailey sending those photos home when he was away and not knowing always how he was doing, that is raw emotion to me. He and his wife Ellie are expecting their first baby, a son, later this year. She has been mostly housebound since her husbands death. Aside from that, no other information about the basketballers body measurements is available. Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard has no regrets about standing for the national anthem before a Saturday game. Meyers Leonard has a family. [8] Following the season, Leonard was named Honorable Mention All Big-10. Meyers Leonard was on the show to discuss why Sept. 11 is such an emotional day for him. His father was a professional golfer, and his mother was an athlete in her own right. Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) September 11, 2020 "My brother joined the [United States Marine Corps] because of 9/11. The fact that he put his life on the line with two tours in Afghanistan, so I spoke with many teammates, I spoke with the Miami Heat organization and many of the people Im close with and many members of the military obviously, including my brother. At the time of their marriage, Elle and Meyers were the first to form the bond of marriage among their friends. Leonard led Robinson High School to the IHSA class 2A state championship[3] before choosing to play collegiate basketball at the University of Illinois. var cid = '8517728934'; But he says that his brother has always been there for him, even when theyre apart. On November 15, 2014, with LaMarcus Aldridge scratched with an upper respiratory illness against the Brooklyn Nets, Leonard picked up the start at power forward, playing 29 minutes. "I acknowledge and own my mistake and there's no running from something like this that is so hurtful to someone else," the NBC center added. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Meyers father was killed in a bicycle accident when he was only six years old. Could the Trail Blazers Engineer a Cam Reddish Resurrection? Eight years ago, Bailey who served two tours in Afghanistan with the United States Marine Corps surprised Meyers at an Illinois basketball practiceafter the brothers hadn't seen each other in two years. Leonard has apologized for his rant and claimed he did not understand the true meaning of the word. His mother once suffered a horseback injury whose treatment included a disc surgery that left her with crippling pain. Center Meyers Leonard started the 2020-21 NBA season by signing a two-year contract with the Miami Heat that included a team option for the second year. The video which was republished by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and. Meyers met Elle Bielfeldt in the first year of his studies. Meyers Leonard is also a FaZe Clan content creator in his spare time. Leonard was the lone Heat player to stand during the playing of the national anthem at the NBAs resumption of last season in the quarantine bubble at Disney World. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; Leonard has two older brothers; Bailey is a U.S. Marine who has served in Afghanistan. Meyers Leonard, a backup center for the Miami Heat, was heard using an anti-Semitic slur while playing video games on Twitch. He was in his sophomore year of high school at the time. He played college basketball for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini before being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 11th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.After spending his first seven seasons with . The Miami Heat apologized for using the term, insisting he did not know what it meant when he used it on Monday. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; This caused a massive uproar and Leonard was eventually fined $50,000 for his actions. The uncertainty and stress that come with. The backstory is what makes this moment so powerful. The Black Lives Matter movement also means a hell of a lot to me. Meyers was visibly surprised and emotional. The Leonards' father, who died in a bicycle accident when they were kids, also was born on Sept. 11. On August 2, 2015, Meyers Leonard married Elle Bielfeldt. Knowing that Bailey is in Afghanistan, fighting in the line of duty, it scares Meyers every day. I need to be a powerful voice behind this movement.. . Meyers Patrick Leonard (born February 27, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Meyers Leonard video: Moving video captures moment brothers devastated by father's death are reunited on basketball court after older sibling flies home from Afghanistan | Daily Mail Online. It is a small town in southeastern Illinois. Chris and Bailey Meyers are Meyers' two older brothers. My little brother is a good person. Leonard attended Robinson High School and was on the schools basketball team where he started as a guard. Lakers will reportedly work out Meyers Leonard, who has been out of NBA since 2021 after anti-semitic slur cbssports.com/nba/news/laker - 5:53 PM Eric Patten @ EricPatten Shams made three. He had the most starts of his career (49), most rebounds (5.1), third-most assists (1.1) and second-most points . This community has so much growing to do. Getty Meyers Leonard #0 of the Miami Heat warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. ins.dataset.adClient = pid; The revelation left Meyers devastated. ins.style.width = '100%'; The decision to release him was taken mainly due to his antics off the court, though. After spending his first seven seasons with the Trail Blazers, he was traded to the Heat in the 2019 offseason. 11 overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft. Getty Images. The Thunder announced on March 25 that they waived Leonard after the trade deadline. Lakers will reportedly work out Meyers Leonard, who has been out of NBA since 2021 after anti-semitic slur cbssports.com/nba/news/laker - 5:53 PM Eric Patten @ EricPatten Shams made three. This came in the form of former four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and . Meyers Leonard gives the credit for . Meyers grew up with two siblings, Chris and Bailey. NBA Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic slur during a 'Call of Duty' stream He got a phone call and quickly ended the stream after. What has been and continues to go on in our country is inexcusable and flat out wrong. In December 2017, his dog Bella died of cancer. Leonards father, James was a golf pro and his mother is Tracie Leonard. The professional basketball player also has a Twitch channel. } Meyers is the son of James Meyers and Tracie Meyers. As a result, Brian took on the role of Meyers father figure. Who Is Mike Cernovich Wife, Height, Body Measurements, Bio. He was born in Virginia and grew up in Robinson, Illinois. As the Miami Heat tweeted, we should continue to honor those people and the first responders and everyone involved because there are many, many families who are still morning the losses of their loved ones. 310K followers. It just hits me in a different way. Find out what really happened. Moments after he was filmed saying the racial slur, Leonard received a phone call claiming to be his wife and logged off the streaming service. On November 22, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that they had re-signed with Leonard. Meyers was selected in the 2012 NBA Draft five picks after Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard. Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard has been suspended from all team activities for a week and fined $50,000 after he was caught using anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game, according to the NBA. The 29 . He's listed at 7-foot-1 and has shot the 3-ball at 39% clip.. He played college basketball for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini before being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 11th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. I am with the Black Lives Matter movement and I love and support the military and my brother and the people who have fought to defend our rights in this country, Leonard explained in a video tweeted by the Associated Press. Weight, Hair Color. NBA player Meyers Leonard Credit: Getty Images - Getty. var pid = 'ca-pub-8968908019532350'; Leonard was soon found to have nerve damage within the bottom half of his right leg. [34] The Thunder stated that Leonard would not be joining the team or participating in any basketball activities and that they had traded for him as a salary filler. Mike, like Meyers, was a senior basketball player. I met the dude a couple times while I was production staff at games. "I know that some days it feels like we have a business partnership. Meyers still has the Barbie Princess backpack he had to wear his first year as a rookie. "Some of the conversations I've had over the past three days, quite literally, have been the most difficult," Leonard told the Associated Press in August 2020. I got him laughing at a few jokes I made. Props to Leonard for not backing down. That's when he broke down in tears. His brother Bailey Leonard is a U.S. Marine who has toured in Afghanistan at least twice. He passed when I was 6. The league also suspended Leonard from team facilities . On the broadcast, that occurred on the 19-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the former Blazers reserve center shared a special moment with his brother, who served in the Marines. Odds & lines subject to change. Former Blazers Center Meyers Leonard Surprised by Brother on TNT Broadcast, Damian Lillard Shines, but the Nuggets Bring the Blazers Back to Earth. On the broadcast, that occurred on the 19-year anniversary of. This is what courage looks like. Heat forward Meyers Leonard stood during the national anthem but wore a Black Lives Matters t-shirt. [30] On February 2, 2021, it was reported that Leonard had undergone shoulder surgery and would miss the remainder of 202021 season. NBA player Meyers Leonard came under fire for using an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game during a live stream. [39] In August 2015, Leonard married his long-time girlfriend. Elle and Meyers studied together a few times, became friends, and eventually fell in love. He has dyed his hair in shades like gray, etc. [32] The NBA suspended him for one week and fined him $50,000. The Blazers lost the series 41. He has played just one game in the playoffs so far. 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