Leandro Barbosa (19) is returning to Phoenix. Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday signed guard Leandro Barbosa to a multiyear contract worth a reported $8 million.
He has spent the past two seasons as a vital cog coming off the bench for the Golden State Warriors.
“Leandro has played a significant role on a number of very successful teams over the course of his career,” said general manager Ryan McDonough. “We think he will contribute greatly to what we are building – on and off of the court – here in Phoenix.”
Barbosa returns to the Suns where he played his first seven seasons from 2003-2010, in addition to one season in 2013-14. He averaged 12.4 points per game.
He had his best statistical season with the Suns in 2006-07 as he won both the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award and the Dan Majerle Hustle Award, averaging career-highs of 18.1 points and 4.0 assists.
