Kawhi Leonard

Professional basketball player, NBA Champion

Kawhi Leonard - Professional basketball player, NBA Champion
Born

June 29th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Clippers. In 2014, won the NBA Championship with the Spurs and earned the Finals MVP award. Secured a second NBA Championship in 2019 with the Raptors, also receiving the Finals MVP award for that series. Recognized for his defensive skills and versatility on the court, awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice.

Won two NBA Championships with Spurs and Raptors

Earned NBA Finals MVP honors twice

Selected to multiple All-Star teams

Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice

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