Facts of Meyers Leonard
Date of Birth : | |
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Age : | 32 years old |
Family Name : | Leonard |
Birth Country : | United States |
Birth Sign : | Pisces |
Height : | 7 Feet |
Relationship short Statistics of Meyers Leonard
What is Meyers Leonard marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): | Married |
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How many children does Meyers Leonard have ? (name): | 0 Children |
Is Meyers Leonard having any relationship affair ?: | No |
Is Meyers Leonard Gay ? | Don't Know |
Meyers Leonard is an amazing professional basketball player who has been known for his elegant game and confidence in the court. The player has decent earning to live luxurious life with his wife, Elle Bielfeldt.
Meyers Leonard - Married to Baller Wife Elle Bielfeldt
Meyers Leonard met his dream girl Elle Bielfeldt for the first time in college. The couple only got into their relationship after studying together, which slowly developed their friendship into something more
Elle was also a basketball player in her schooling years, and both of them loved the game which further got them closer. They seem to enjoy the time spending with each other, especially playing Basketball.
Meyers Leonard and Elle Bielfeldt dated each other for around four years. And on August 2, 2015, they tied the knot. Meyers is a romantic man who takes his wife out on vacations from time to time.
In addition, Leonard's wife, Elle is an outstanding entrepreneur as well as a blogger who supports her husband to reach new heights. And, Meyers who is a romantic man often takes his wife out on vacations.
Meyers Leonard's Family Background
Meyers Leonard comes from an athlete family background as his father James Leonard was a pro golf player who unfortunately died in a bicycle accident. Meyers was just 6 at the time.
Meyers's mother Tracie Leonard also used to be active in physical exercise, but horseback injury and surgery have made her less active. His childhood was fun with his two elder brothers Bailey Leonard and Chris Leonard. Bailey was a U.S Marine who previously served in Afganistan.
How Much is Meyers Leonard's Net Worth?
One of the best-paid athletes in the game, Meyers Leonard, has made a great fortune from the game. He is the Power forward / Center of the Miami Heats. The Miami Heats paid him around $9.4 million for the 2019 season after hiring him. The net worth of Meyers is estimated at around $55 million to $60 million from his 9 seasons at NBA.
As Meyers was on the 2011 FIFA U19 World Championships squad, the Center forward player was picked right out of college while playing for the Illinois Fighting Illini. Meyers is a branded athlete whom the Portland Trail Blazers signed in 2012, where he performed for 7 seasons.
Moreover, Meyers and his wife Elle Bielfeldt have founded a sports company called Level Foods which definitely generates their wealth. Likewise, Meyers has been sponsored by Nike, which also has Lebron James as their brand face. So overall this athlete is financially sound.
Anti-Semitic Controversy of Meyers Leonard
The spotlight for this baller was not enough through good deed. On March 2021, while playing a game Call of Duty Warzone on the Twitch stream, Meyers came under the spotlight. Meyers Leonard was found uttering an anti-Semitic slur for which he was later banned from the platform.
After receiving a lot of heat from the incident, he provided a statement of apology, saying he was unaware of the meaning of slang and thought of it as casual conversation. Later on, he was unbanned from the platform. But the damage was already done as NBA suspended him for one week. He also paid a fine of $50 thousand.
However, it still affected Meyers's professional career as rumors of Leonard being dropped by the club for the next season rose. At the same time, he underwent shoulder surgery which further makes uncertainty for his performance in the upcoming seasons.
Quick Facts: Meyers Leonard
- Leonard hails from Woodbridge, Virginia.
- Brian Siler, an insurance agent, played the role of his surrogate father after his father's death.
- Went to Robinson High School and Illinois Fighting Illini college.
- In December 2017, Meyers's Dog Bella died of cancer.
- Leonard is of Christian faith.
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Meyers Leonard Married
Marriage with Elle Bielfeldt
Elle Bielfeldt is an American blogger, entrepreneur, and athlete. Elle is the founding CEO of Level Foods. She is also the co-founder of Meyers Leonard Brand products.