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Leon Rodgers
Leon Rodgers (born June 19, 1980) 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 Venzuelan citizen in 2016. Honours Club EiffelTowers Den Bosch *2× Eredivisie: (2006, 2007) Artland Dragons * BBL-Pokal: (2008) Marinos de Anzoátegui *Liga Profesional de Baloncesto: (2012) ...
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Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ...
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DBL All-Star Game
The Dutch Basketball League All-Star Gala was a yearly basketball event in the Netherlands, organised by the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB). During the event the yearly All-Star Game was played, which included the best players of a given DBL season. Additionally, a dunk Contest and three-point contest were also held at the event. Since the 2017–18 season, the event is no longer organised by the FEB. All-Star Game The All-Star Game is played by two teams featuring the best players in the Dutch Basketball League, voted by fans in the Netherlands. From 2004 till 2013, the game was played between ''the North'' and ''the South'', players from club in the north of the Netherlands play in the North team. For the 2014 All-Star Gala, a format in which foreign players and domestic players face each other was chosen. List of games Bold: Team that won the game. Numbers in brackets show the number of times the event was held in the city or arena. All-Star Game Under 24 Since 2004 t ...
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All-DBL Team
The Dutch Basketball League (DBL) All-Star Team, also known as All-DBL Team, is a team constituted by the main players in a season of the Dutch Basketball League, the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands. This team is based on players' performance throughout the regular season. After the end of the season, the best players of each position are chosen. It is not to be confused with the DBL All-Star Gala The Dutch Basketball League All-Star Gala was a yearly basketball event in the Netherlands, organised by the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB). During the event the yearly All-Star Game was played, which included the best players of a given DB ..., an event where the best players in the league come together. Teams 1973–2010 Selections by player References {{Dutch Basketball League Dutch Basketball League awards ...
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2004–05 Eredivisie (basketball)
The 2004–05 Eredivisie season was the 45th season of the Eredivisie in basketball, the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands. Demon Astronauts from Amsterdam won their 5th national title. Regular season #MPC Capitals #Demon Astronauts #EiffelTowers Nijmegen #Tulip Den Bosch #Landstede Basketbal # BC Noordkop # Woon! Aris # Myleasecar.nl Giants #Rotterdam Basketbal #BS Weert #BC Omniworld Almere Playoffs {{DEFAULTSORT:2004-05 Eredivisie (basketball) Dutch Basketball League seasons 1 Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
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2006–07 Eredivisie (basketball)
The 2006–07 Eredivisie season was the 48th season of the Eredivisie in basketball, the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands. EiffelTowers Den Bosch won their 14th national title. Regular season Playoffs {{DEFAULTSORT:2006-07 Eredivisie (basketball) Dutch Basketball League seasons 1 Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
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2005–06 Eredivisie (basketball)
The 2005–06 Eredivisie season was the 46th season of the Eredivisie in basketball, the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands. EiffelTowers Den Bosch won their 13th national title after defeating MPC Capitals in the finals, 4–3. Regular season Playoffs Individual awards * Most Valuable Player: Leon Rodgers (EiffelTowers Den Bosch) * Coach of the Year: Erik Braal (Rotterdam) * Rookie of the Year: N/A * Statistical Player of the Year: Chris Woods (Upstairs Weert) * First-team All-Eredivisie: ** Darnell Hinson ( Landstede) ** Leon Rodgers (EiffelTowers Den Bosch) ** Travis Young (EiffelTowers Den Bosch) ** Chris Woods (Upstairs Weert) ** Travis Reed ( MPC Donar) Statistics References {{DEFAULTSORT:2005-06 Eredivisie (basketball) Dutch Basketball League seasons 1 Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands ...
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Kees Akerboom Sr
Kees or KEES may refer to: * Kees (given name) * Kees (surname) * KEES Kees or KEES may refer to: * Kees (given name) * Kees (surname) Kees is a surname. Notable persons with that name include: * Duane Kees (born 1975), American attorney * Frederick Kees (1852-1927), American architect * Ryan Kees (born 1985), Americ ..., an American AM radio station licensed to Gladewater, Texas See also * Cees (other) {{disambiguation ...
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Dutch Basketball League
The Dutch Basketball League (DBL), formerly the Eredivisie, was the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands, run by the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB). Since 2021, the league has been replaced by the Belgian-Dutch BNXT League. The league had a closed system: to participate, a team has to have enough money and potential. The league began in 1960 as the ''Eredivisie'' and was organized by the NBB and later the FEB. In 1977 the league introduced play-offs. As of 2019, the Dutch Basketball League consists of ten teams and plays under the FIBA rules. History 2010s Starting with the 2010–11 season, the Eredivisie changed its name to the Dutch Basketball League, shortly the DBL. The beginning of the 2010s saw Donar and ZZ Leiden emerge as top teams in the Netherlands. Donar won five titles, including three straight (2015-2018). The decade also saw clubs disappear due to financial problems, with Amsterdam in 2011, West-Brabant Giants in 2011, Magixx in 2014. ...
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Eredivisie (basketbal)
The Dutch Basketball League (DBL), formerly the Eredivisie, was the highest professional basketball league in the Netherlands, run by the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB). Since 2021, the league has been replaced by the Belgian-Dutch BNXT League. The league had a closed system: to participate, a team has to have enough money and potential. The league began in 1960 as the ''Eredivisie'' and was organized by the NBB and later the FEB. In 1977 the league introduced play-offs. As of 2019, the Dutch Basketball League consists of ten teams and plays under the FIBA rules. History 2010s Starting with the 2010–11 season, the Eredivisie changed its name to the Dutch Basketball League, shortly the DBL. The beginning of the 2010s saw Donar and ZZ Leiden emerge as top teams in the Netherlands. Donar won five titles, including three straight (2015-2018). The decade also saw clubs disappear due to financial problems, with Amsterdam in 2011, West-Brabant Giants in 2011, Magixx in 2014. ...
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Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ...
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Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ...
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