Leon Rodgers
Leon Rodgers is an American-born Venezuelan retired basketball player. Standing at, he played as small forward. Over his career, Rodgers played in the Netherlands, China, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, Philippines and Colombia. He was nicknamed "La Moto" during his time in Venezuela.
Professional career
Rodgers started his professional career in 2002 with Brandt Hagen.He played in the Netherlands for EiffelTowers Nijmegen and EiffelTowers Den Bosch from 2004 to 2007. He averaged 21.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his three seasons in the Eredivisie.
During his time in the Netherlands, he won the Most Valuable Player award of the Dutch Basketball League three times in a row, tying the record of Kees Akerboom.
Personal
Rodgers became a naturalised Venezuelan citizen in 2016.Honours
Club
EiffelTowers Den Bosch- 2× Eredivisie:
- BBL-Pokal:
- Liga Profesional de Baloncesto:
Individual
- 3× Eredivisie Most Valuable Player
- 3× First-team All-Eredivisie:
- 2× Eredivisie All-Star:
- Eredivisie Statistical Player of the Year: