The African American sidekick role, played by actor Dennis Haysbert, is believed to be based on the experiences of several black players in Japan, including Leon and his older brother Leron Lee.
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With the support of his older brother, former American Major League player Leron Lee who was playing for the Lotte Orions, a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team, Leon was able to make the move to Japan.
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