What happened to Leon Smith? He was drafted to the NBA in 1999 and played professionally until 2009. Has anyone heard from him? Chicago Basketball fans would like to know what he is doing in life.
@@neiajones2977he use to go with my OG his ass slight crazy but not Crazy 😂 he cool asl tho just drank beers and listen to early 2000’s music a lot he say that girl he was talking to lied on him
You Can Only Help Someone Who Wants The Help. Back In 2020 Leon Whatched The Woman Who Took Care Of Him Take Her Last Breath And Lost His Actual Mother Weeks Later, Mental Illness Addiction To Alcohol And His Terrible Loss Is Not An Excuse. The Woman He Loved Left Him For Another Woman If He Wants Help He Has A Family That Has NO ISSUE WHATSOEVER Helping Him. He Simply Doesn’t Want It
I was his room mate in the Group Home. My bro has children by his sister. Bottom line is he had a lot of people who were around him when he became a professional basketball player he should not had around him. He was focus on a girl in Chicago instead of staying focus on basketball in Dallas. I could go much deeper than that but that is my brother's story to tell.
I was on staff at ESC on Montrose when he was there. He was fine until he got there. Ulich house. He has a great heart- as you said wrong people around him and the girl from Marshall. Some of my best friends coached him at King. He was OK there and at SUllivan House. I pray for him. He is a good dude. Was a great kid. Goofy- 6'4 at 12
I remember when he and left the group home. He went to play professional in Dallas I went to College Oklahoma . Which I told him I would be in the next state. Then I remember he snaped on the Basketball coach at the time which was Don Nelson. He also went up to Chicago get in trouble busting his girlfriends (From Marshall)a car window with a gun. He actually just called me Yesterday. The week before that too. He was out in 100th now he is downtown. I am aware of his mental issues as well that played a part of his downfall. We both graduated from the same grammar school. I requested for him to come to the group home I was at and the Director went to grab Leon from the Shelter I have known him for a very long time. @@neiajones2977
I swear I was at Portillo’s on Canal Street, recognized him from playing against him & Amari in a Chicago tournament. The brother remembered, said he was hungry so I took care of him. This was today & I googled him to see if it was really him.
I remember see and hearing about this kid who attended King high school. King was "KING" in Chicago high school basketball. Very unfortunate that his mental illness was not address long before he reached the NBA. Stay Chicago strong Leon Smith.
Leon is homeless now he’s right off the expressway bro on Roosevelt,lil Reese just went down there and gave him food and a few dollars sad but he’s really homeless now
We were NIKE All American high school teammates. What brought me here was seeing a recent video of him receiving food from Lil Durk affiliate Lil Reese.
That dude seemed like he had nothing but good things to say to him. Hard to hear. Mental health and addiction are real problems that need more resources.
@@ChicagoStud I got all the information you need bro. Leon is my bro and I can assure you he is not in a good state mentally or financially! We talk all the time. He has a documentary in the works but I can't go to deep into detail, but every question about the rise and fall of Leon's basketball career will be answered in this film.
I know where he is please help him he's still in Chicago right now he's hanging out watching this game with his foster brother Robert Jordan I'm Robert Jordan's EX
I just saw this dude on a DJUTV video where DJ U and Lil Reese was giving back to the homeless and Leon appeared to be 1 of the homeless 🙏🏾
Wow sad
Yeah I just seen that sad 😢praying for him 🙏🏽
@@neiajones2977 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you brother yes that was him we stayed at a group home on 69th and Jeffrey together
@@neiajones2977he use to go with my OG his ass slight crazy but not Crazy 😂 he cool asl tho just drank beers and listen to early 2000’s music a lot he say that girl he was talking to lied on him
Like if Lil Reese lead you here 👍🏾
Leon Is My Blood Cousin, He Is Alive But Mental Health Is Real.
Prayers up for your cousin
Go help ! You’re family ! Stop making excuses.
You Can Only Help Someone Who Wants The Help. Back In 2020 Leon Whatched The Woman Who Took Care Of Him Take Her Last Breath And Lost His Actual Mother Weeks Later, Mental Illness Addiction To Alcohol And His Terrible Loss Is Not An Excuse. The Woman He Loved Left Him For Another Woman If He Wants Help He Has A Family That Has NO ISSUE WHATSOEVER Helping Him. He Simply Doesn’t Want It
I used to play basketball with him at Newport in Chicago. I pray he gets the health he needs
I was his room mate in the Group Home. My bro has children by his sister. Bottom line is he had a lot of people who were around him when he became a professional basketball player he should not had around him. He was focus on a girl in Chicago instead of staying focus on basketball in Dallas. I could go much deeper than that but that is my brother's story to tell.
Damn that's deep . Would love to talk to that brotha.
I was on staff at ESC on Montrose when he was there. He was fine until he got there. Ulich house. He has a great heart- as you said wrong people around him and the girl from Marshall. Some of my best friends coached him at King. He was OK there and at SUllivan House. I pray for him. He is a good dude. Was a great kid. Goofy- 6'4 at 12
I remember when he and left the group home. He went to play professional in Dallas I went to College Oklahoma . Which I told him I would be in the next state. Then I remember he snaped on the Basketball coach at the time which was Don Nelson. He also went up to Chicago get in trouble busting his girlfriends (From Marshall)a car window with a gun. He actually just called me Yesterday. The week before that too. He was out in 100th now he is downtown. I am aware of his mental issues as well that played a part of his downfall. We both graduated from the same grammar school. I requested for him to come to the group home I was at and the Director went to grab Leon from the Shelter I have known him for a very long time. @@neiajones2977
This one of his sisters...Who had children by one of his sisters? I only known one from the group home whom supposed 2 be locked up...
@@pamelasmith749 The guy I Know is from the group home he is not locked up I talk to him all the time Phillip.
I swear I was at Portillo’s on Canal Street, recognized him from playing against him & Amari in a Chicago tournament. The brother remembered, said he was hungry so I took care of him. This was today & I googled him to see if it was really him.
I remember see and hearing about this kid who attended King high school. King was "KING" in Chicago high school basketball. Very unfortunate that his mental illness was not address long before he reached the NBA. Stay Chicago strong Leon Smith.
Here from lil reese video
Leon is homeless now he’s right off the expressway bro on Roosevelt,lil Reese just went down there and gave him food and a few dollars sad but he’s really homeless now
I went to kinghigh with Leon,I was shocked to see him like that
Shocked as hell that's so sad want to see him win my neighborhood Hillcrest High School played him downstate in 99
We were NIKE All American high school teammates. What brought me here was seeing a recent video of him receiving food from Lil Durk affiliate Lil Reese.
That's wassup bro ..I made this video before the Lil Reese so I'm glad he is alive at least neighborhood guy wishing the best for him
I remember him fr
Leon is not dead! Very much alive...
Thats great to hear and I hope to interview him one day.
That dude seemed like he had nothing but good things to say to him. Hard to hear. Mental health and addiction are real problems that need more resources.
i know excatly where he is i see him daily and he isnt doing well at all
Let's pray for this brother that he makes a life recovery
Do u still see him I want to go help him
Great player topic, well chosen. Maybe you wanna give more details on why only 17 games in the NBA.
Thanks for watching great point not much information on him
@@ChicagoStud I got all the information you need bro. Leon is my bro and I can assure you he is not in a good state mentally or financially! We talk all the time. He has a documentary in the works but I can't go to deep into detail, but every question about the rise and fall of Leon's basketball career will be answered in this film.
@@d3khamiyah that is good to hear he is alive we graduated the same year and is good to know a doc is coming can't wait to see or contribute
How soon can we expect this documentary?
So him on Li Reese video
I know where he is please help him he's still in Chicago right now he's hanging out watching this game with his foster brother Robert Jordan I'm Robert Jordan's EX
Please let me know his contact or social media if anybody knows
Just talk to him yesterday. Our basketball community bout to help him.
Thats great news I hope he makes a great comeback and I can interview him one day.
Also would love to interview you, your brother and all the greats.
This wassup let me know how me and my brothers can help
please keep up updated
This is brazy.
Damnn that’s fucked up thought dude in the comments was bull shitting
That is him
That’s Leon Smith ex NBA player 🥺
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Homeless apparently
Yeah just saw lil Reese handing out food to homeless and he showed up. Apparently thats his "opp" idk but yeah.
SAW HIM ON 115TH HALSTED
Thats good to know he is OK
I was in jail with him
Open mouth always hanging is usually a bad sign of intelligence lagging
Just seen a video of him being homeless, man I hope he get some help from somebody or something
same. i saw a video too now im praying for him