Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard's Biography

Kawhi Leonard is an NBA All-Star and one of the best players in the league. He is a two-time NBA champion, three time All-Star, two time Defensive Player of the Year, and was named Finals MVP twice. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers and is also known as “The Klaw” for his tenacious defense.

Kawhi Leonard was born in Riverside, California on June 29th 1991 to Mark Leonard and Kim Robertson. Growing up he played basketball with his older brother who helped him develop into an outstanding prospect. It was during high school that Kawhi began to get noticed by college scouts due to his tall frame (6’7”) athleticism and defensive prowess.

In 2009 he committed to San Diego State University but ended up transferring after one year when he declared for the 2011 NBA draft. After being selected 15th overall by Indiana Pacers he was then traded to San Antonio Spurs on draft night where he would spend 7 season before joining Toronto Raptors in 2018 as part of a trade package involving DeMar Derozan going back the other way . During his Spurs tenure Kawhi developed into one of best two way players in entire league becoming first player ever to earn both finals MVP award & defensive player of the year awards same season (2014). The following years saw him lead them deep into playoffs culminating with their 5 game victory over LeBron James led Cleveland Cavaliers 2017 conference finals only lose out eventual champions Golden State Warriors 4 games 3 next round. After spending just 1 season with Raptors won championship 2019 beating Warriors 4 games 2 during dramatic Playoff run which included buzzer beater shot against Philadelphia 76ers second round putting them through finals defeating Milwaukee Bucks same fashion fourth round leading team title win first franchise history ending city’s 26 year major sports league championship drought at same time bringing home country’s first ever nba title .

Following this special accomplishments decided opt out remaining contract become unrestricted free agent sign three year $ 103 million deal los angeles clippers offseason teaming all star paul george create powerhouse duo expected challenge lakers battle top spot western conference hierarchy from here onwards remains see whether can truly live expectations bring another ring california based franchise or will struggle cope pressure try match past feats . In any case throughout career has established himself true great game deserving rightful place among all other legends done so far still long way go potentially accomplish even more greatness come