Jon Leuer

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Jon Leuer
Canton Charge
2013–2015Memphis Grizzlies
2015–2016Phoenix Suns
2016–2019Detroit Pistons
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Jon Leuer (born May 14, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 40th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. During his National Basketball Association (NBA) career, he also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons.

High school career

Leuer was born in

Orono High School in Long Lake, where he was ranked the 82nd-best college recruit in the nation from the class of 2007.[1] One scouting report read: "At 6-foot-10, 228-pounds, Leuer definitely needs some time to fill out his frame for high-major competition. Nonetheless, he is a pure shooter with good overall skills with the ball. He can knock down a jump hook and can play off the dribble. He moves well up and down the court, but has a ways to go defensively and as a rebounder. Could be an impact player with his size and unique skill set if he does get stronger."[2]

Another one stated: "Flew under the radar prior to the spring of 2006. Excellent player from behind the stripe, especially when you consider that he pushes 6-10. Face up four man will need to add strength to reach his potential. Could be an Andrew Brackman type of forward."[3]

In his

rebounds per game and earned honorable mention all-state and first-team all-conference honors. He averaged 23.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game as a senior and was selected to Minnesota State All-star game while landing second-team all-state and first-team all-conference honors. He ended up with 35 double digit scoring games and a career high of 37.[4]

He played

growth spurt before his senior year.[4]

College career

Freshman season (2007–2008)

Leuer never started, but played in 32 games during the 2007–2008 season for the Wisconsin Badgers. The most points he scored during the non-conference season was 12, but he exploded for 25 (on 8 of 9 shooting) against the

NCAA tournament and finished with a 31–5 record.[6]
Leuer finished the season averaging 2.9 points per game and 1.3 rebounds in 8.6 minutes.

Sophomore season (2008–2009)

Leuer played in all 33 games and started the final 12 games of the year during the 2008–2009 season. He had 13 double digit scoring games including 17 in a

Academic All-Big Ten Team.[4]

Junior season (2009–2010)

The Badgers went into the 2009–2010 season picked 9th in the

Purdue and only scored 4 points on 2-15 shooting. It was revealed after the game that Leuer had broken his wrist in the first half, yet still played 38 of the 40 minutes in the game. Leuer was ruled out indefinitely and he ended up missing the next 9 games.[12]

When Leuer returned, he was eased back into the lineup, scoring 4 points in his first game back, a loss against the

NCAA tournament, despite 14 and 23 points from Leuer respectively.[13]

Leuer ended up leading the Badgers in points per game (15.4), rebounds per game (5.8), and blocks per game (1.33). Due to the wrist injury, he only played in 24 games, starting 22 of them. His .522

Big Ten team for the second straight year.[4]

During the summer, Leuer was selected to be on the United States men's select team, a team of

Marcus Morris and others.[15]

"He's really good," Wright told Parrish. "Maybe I haven't followed him as well because he's from the

NBA player, Wright answered "yes."[16]

Senior season (2010–2011)

SI.com
named Leuer their Big Ten preseason player of the year. About Leuer, Luke Winn wrote, "Watch out for Leuer, an ultra-efficient, 6-foot-10 forward who'll be the Badgers' clear No. 1 offensive option for the first time in his career."

On December 28, 2010, the Badgers upset then #13 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, 68–60. During the first half of the game, Leuer became the 36th player in Wisconsin Badgers history to score 1,000 points in a career.

On March 1, 2011, Leuer was named to the

Yahoo Sports All-Big Ten 1st team.[17]

He was picked to the Third Team All-America by

Yahoo Sports All-American Team Honorable Mention.[19]

Professional career

Skyliners Frankfurt (2011)

On June 23, 2011, Leuer was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 40th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.[20] He had a stint in Germany with Skyliners Frankfurt during the NBA lockout.[21]

Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2012)

Leuer joined the Bucks for the 2011–12 season in December 2011.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2012–2013)

On June 27, 2012, Leuer was traded to the Houston Rockets along with Jon Brockman, Shaun Livingston and the 12th pick in the 2012 NBA draft in exchange for Samuel Dalembert and the 14th pick in the 2012 NBA draft.[22] He was waived by the Rockets on July 18.[23]

On July 20, 2012, Leuer was claimed off waivers by the

Canton Charge.[25] He was recalled on December 20,[26] reassigned on January 3,[27] and recalled again on January 7.[28]

Memphis Grizzlies (2013–2015)

Leuer in March 2013

On January 22, 2013, Leuer was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Marreese Speights, Wayne Ellington, Josh Selby, and a future first-round draft pick.[29]

On July 15, 2013, Leuer was re-signed by the Grizzlies to a three-year, $3 million contract.[30][31] On December 3, Leuer recorded a career-high 23 points, along with 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, in a 110–91 win over the Phoenix Suns. Six days later, he recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and a career-high 12 rebounds in a 94–85 win over the Orlando Magic. He tied his career high of 23 points on January 5, 2014, in a 112–84 win over the Detroit Pistons.[32]

On December 7, 2014, Leuer had a season-best game with 20 points and career-high tying 12 rebounds in a 103–87 win over the Miami Heat.[33]

Phoenix Suns (2015–2016)

On June 25, 2015, Leuer was traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the draft rights to Andrew Harrison.[34] He made his debut for the Suns in the team's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on October 28, recording 14 points and 7 rebounds off the bench in a 111–95 loss.[35] On November 12, he recorded his first double-double as a Sun, recording 10 points and 11 rebounds in a 118–104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.[36] Two days later, he received his first starting assignment for the Suns, recording 7 points and 5 rebounds in just under 19 minutes of action, helping the Suns defeat the Denver Nuggets 105–81.[37] On November 25, he had a then season-best game with 20 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.[38]

On March 21, 2016, Leuer recorded his seventh double-double of the season (ninth of his career)[39] with 13 points and 13 rebounds in a loss to his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Two days later, he had 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in a 119–107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers,[40] recording back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in his career.[41] In the Suns' season finale on April 13, Leuer recorded 16 points and matched his career best with 14 rebounds in a 114–105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.[42]

Detroit Pistons (2016–2019)

On July 8, 2016, Leuer signed with the Detroit Pistons.[43] On December 30, 2016, he scored a then season-high 22 points in a 105–98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.[44] On February 3, 2017, he scored a career-high 24 points in a 116–108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[45]

Leuer played in only eight games during the 2017–18 season due to an ankle injury, and he decided to have season-ending surgery on it in January.[46] In August 2018, he was reported to have taken surgery on his right knee to repair his medial meniscus.[47] On October 27, 2018, in a 109–89 loss to the Boston Celtics, Leuer made his 2018–19 season debut, his first appearance since October 31, 2017.[48]

On June 20, 2019, Leuer was traded back to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tony Snell and the draft rights to Kevin Porter Jr.[49] On July 9, Leuer was waived by the Bucks.[50]

Leuer announced his retirement over Instagram on May 24, 2020, at the age of 31.[51]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011–12 Milwaukee 46 12 12.1 .508 .333 .750 2.6 .5 .3 .4 4.7
2012–13 Cleveland 9 0 10.1 .357 .000 .333 1.4 .6 .2 .0 2.4
2012–13 Memphis 19 0 5.1 .625 .000 .571 1.3 .2 .2 .0 1.8
2013–14 Memphis 49 0 13.1 .492 .469 .787 3.2 .4 .4 .3 6.2
2014–15 Memphis 63 6 13.1 .443 .241 .627 3.3 .7 .3 .1 4.5
2015–16 Phoenix 67 27 18.7 .481 .382 .762 5.6 1.1 .6 .4 8.5
2016–17 Detroit 75 34 25.9 .480 .293 .867 5.4 1.5 .4 .3 10.2
2017–18 Detroit 8 0 17.0 .417 .000 .867 4.0 .6 .1 .4 5.4
2018–19 Detroit 41 1 9.8 .584 .091 .742 2.4 .3 .3 .1 3.8
Career 377 80 15.8 .484 .328 .767 3.8 .8 .4 .3 6.4

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013
 Memphis 5 0 2.2 .500 - - .6 .0 .2 .2 .4
2014
 Memphis 3 0 7.7 .429 .500 1.000 2.7 .7 .3 .0 3.0
2015
 Memphis 4 0 2.3 .500 - - 1.3 .0 .0 .0 1.0
2019
 Detroit 1 0 5.0 .500 - .000 .0 .0 .0 .0 2.0
Career 13 0 3.7 .467 .500 .667 1.2 .2 .2 .1 1.3

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Wisconsin 32 0 8.6 .472 .462 .483 1.3 .4 .1 .1 2.9
2008–09 Wisconsin 33 12 21.3 .466 .296 .605 3.8 .8 .5 .6 8.8
2009–10 Wisconsin 24 22 28.8 .522 .391 .720 5.8 1.6 .5 1.3 15.4
2010–11 Wisconsin 34 34 33.5 .470 .370 .843 7.2 1.6 .5 .9 18.3
Career 123 68 22.8 .482 .368 .723 4.5 1.1 .4 .7 11.2

Personal life

Leuer is the son of Mike and Holly Leuer, has two older sisters, Maren and Katie, and is married to Keegan Billick, the daughter of longtime

University of Wisconsin.[4]

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