Eric Leckner
Eric Leckner | |
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| Born | May 27, 1966 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 1988–1996 (NBA career) |
| Known for | NBA center, University of Wyoming basketball records |
Eric Charles Leckner (born May 27, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball athlete who was chosen 17th overall in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He completed his high school education at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California and played college basketball at the University of Wyoming.
Playing as a center, Leckner's NBA career spanned eight seasons during which he represented the Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Vancouver Grizzlies. His most productive season occurred in 1993–94 with the 76ers, where he participated in 71 games and averaged 5.1 points per contest.
College career
During his tenure at Wyoming, Leckner established himself as the all-time leader in blocked shots and ranked third in scoring for the Cowboys, accumulating 1,938 points, 774 rebounds, and 164 blocks. He also set University of Wyoming records for the most games played (131) and highest field goal percentage (61.2%). As a sophomore, he played a key role in guiding Wyoming to the finals of the 1986 National Invitation Tournament and the Sweet Sixteen round of the 1987 NCAA Tournament. In recognition of his achievements, Leckner was inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998.
Awards and honors
Leckner's distinctions include:
- Selection to the First Team All-Western Athletic Conference in both 1987 and 1988
- MVP honors at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament for three consecutive years: 1986, 1987, and 1988
- Induction into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame as an individual in 1998 and as part of a team in 2011
- Inclusion in the Mira Costa High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020
Personal life
In 2004, Leckner married Jessica Kelly Lucason. The couple has four children and moved from Manhattan Beach, California to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2015 after residing there for eleven years.
External links
- NBA statistics @ basketballreference.com