LEANDRO BARBOSA - THE BRAZILIAN BLUR

Former NBA champion Leandro Barbosa joins Gogi’s Garage for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Brazil to the NBA, his 14-season career, and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level.Leandro shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Phoenix Suns era, explains how he earned the nickname “The Brazilian Blur,” and reflects on playing alongside NBA legends, competing in deep playoff runs, and winning championships as both a player and coach.The conversation also explores Brazilian culture, soccer, leadership, longevity, life after basketball, and Leandro’s transition from elite athlete to coach and mentor.Hosted by Goran Dragić, Emilio Pineda, and Santi Echavarria.In this episode:• Leandro’s journey from Brazil to the NBA• The origin of “The Brazilian Blur”• Playing with and against NBA legends• Mike D’Antoni and the Phoenix Suns era• Winning championships as a player and coach• Longevity, leadership, and an elite mindset• Brazilian soccer culture and the World Cup• Coaching and life after professional basketballFollow Gogi’s Garage on Spotify for more conversations with elite athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders from around the world.