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Steve Nash, according to Leandro Barbosa, according to Steve Nash, plays soccer like he plays basketball "Leandro Barbosa, my former teammate [with the Phoenix Suns] . . . says I play soccer exactly how I play basketball," said Nash. "I love to pass and play-make but not afraid to shoot when I get the opportunity." Where would he play prospective teammate Dwight Howard if he made it to the Showdown? "I think Dwight would be best served in goal, but maybe he could surprise me out on the field a little bit," said Nash. Sulia

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Leandro Barbosa 

Now that Barbosa is a millionaire, he's going to no small amount of trouble, with the help of his brother Artur, to smooth the path for future Brazilian prodigies, investing in facilities and training that could make the difference for future NBA players. The Barbosas are particularly excited about one prospect in particular, named Alexandre Paranhos, who is eligible for the 2013 NBA draft, but barely on anybody's radar. ESPN.com

Draft, Leandro Barbosa, Alexandre Paranhos 

Alexandre has really developed over the past 12-14 months. He was the star of the Liga Desenvolvimento Olimpico (LDO), which is the second most important league in Brazil. I put a copy of the national champioship game on youtube. Yesterday he worked out in Houston for the Rockets.To see that I am not exaggerating about him having Lebron' s physique, his measurements from today yesterday were: Height: 6'8" Weight: 241 lbs Wingspan: 7'3" Bodyfat: 9% After the workout I met people from the Rockets and I think they were very impressed with Alexandre. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Draft, Leandro Barbosa, Workouts, Alexandre Paranhos 

Leandrinho Barbosa: The Harlem Shake got crazy in the Brazil too...check it out what happen in the All Star Game of the NBB!!! youtu.be/teHWwdvFF-w Twitter @TheBlur_Barbosa

Washington Wizards, Leandro Barbosa, Brazil 

Michael Lee: League source said #wizards might get another player currently on BOS roster in addition to Leandro Barbosa, so... Twitter @MrMichaelLee

Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Trade, Leandro Barbosa 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Celtics will send the Leandro Barbosa expiring contract to the Wizards for Jordan Crawford, league source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Trade, Leandro Barbosa, Jordan Crawford 

A. Sherrod Blakely: #Celticstalk: The #Celtics may consider waiving Leandro Barbosa if they get into a situation and need an added roster spot. Twitter @SherrodbCSN

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa 

Chris Forsberg: One note after talking to Danny Ainge: C’s want to bring back Leandro Barbosa next season. He’ll undergo surgery after MCL sprain heals. Twitter @ESPNForsberg

Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge, Leandro Barbosa 

Chris Forsberg: Barbosa will wait a month to let MCL sprain heal before having his ACL surgery, but if no further damage, projects at 6-9 month recovery. Twitter @ESPNForsberg

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Chris Broussard: Source: Barbosa out for year with torn ACL Twitter @Chris_Broussard

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Steve Bulpett: Source on whether Barbosa has ACL tear: "They have to do the tests to verify it, but that's what it looks like." Twitter @SteveBHoop

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Steve Bulpett: More sources saying what we've already been hearing: Testing being done, but it's looking like an ACL for Barbosa. Twitter @SteveBHoop

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Leandrinho Barbosa: Thank you all for your messages and support, it means a lot ... Twitter @TheBlur_Barbosa

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Kevin Pelton: Leandro Barbosa's injury sucks. Celtics will need to add a guard. Maine's Shelvin Mack might make sense on a 10-day. Twitter @kpelton

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Leandro Barbosa, Shelvin Mack 

A. Sherrod Blakely: Garnett said the #Celtics players are being told Barbosa is done for the season. #bigblow Twitter @SherrodbCSN

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

When asked later if he was pretty much being told that Barbosa's season is over, Garnett responded, "pretty much." CSNNE.com

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Gary Washburn: An MRI tomorrow for Barbosa but it doesn't look good. Don't expect him back this season #celtics Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

A. Sherrod Blakely: #Celtics say Barbosa has left knee injury and will not return. It sure looks a lot more serious. Twitter @SherrodbCSN

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Peter Stringer: Leandro Barbosa suffered a left knee injury at the end of the 3rd qtr & will not return tonight. He's resting with ice in the training room. Twitter @celtics

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries 

Jamal Crawford: Damn, hated to hear that about Barbosa.. Twitter @JCrossover

Boston Celtics, Leandro Barbosa, Injuries, Jamal Crawford