Kawhi Leonard or better known as the “Claw,” or “Klaw,” for his ball-hawking skills, is a 2-time NBA finals MVP, a 4-time All-Star, and 2-time Defensive player of the year. He was also the league leader in steals in 2015 and in 2012 he was on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Originally signed by the San Antonio Spurs, Leonard played a total of seven seasons with the Spurs. His best season coming in 2016-2017 where he averaged 25 points per game and almost six rebounds per game. After forcing a trade to join the Toronto Raptors and capturing his first NBA title he moved to the Los Angeles Clippers where he is currently at.
Considered by many to be highly versatile and capable of guarding in three positions, Leonard is a clutch player on any squad. He has won a total of two NBA championships, and he will be looking for his third next season with the Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard First NBA Ring – 2014
In a lopsided series, the Spurs would beat the Miami Heat in 5 games to win the NBA championship. Leonard was named the series MVP, after leading the team in points, 17, and 3-point field goal percentage. Leonard connected with 29 points in Game 3 and 20 points in Game 4.
Kawhi Leonard Second NBA Ring – 2019
Now with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard had to put in a bit more work for his second ringas the Raptors beat the Warriors in 6 games to win the 2019 championship. Once again Kawhi was named MVP of the series after a 34-point losing effort in Game 2 but a 30-point win in Game 3. Leonard would have a magnificent Game 4 with a 36-point effort.