Kawhi Leonard, or The Klaw, that’s how people like to call him, his loved ones is an American basketball player. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers and is a two-time NBA champion, one time for the Raptors and before that for San Antonio Spurs. People don’t remember him very often because he stays away from all the limelight. He is also a bit different from the majority of NBA players who like flaunting away their money and lifestyle. Kawhi is completely the opposite of all those players. But his on-court antics, everyone is a fan of, and nobody forgets that. A genuine team player with sharp eyes and such long fingers that have snatched the ball so many times.
Leonard was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 2011 NBA Draft. He was the #15 pick of round 1, but the same night was traded to San Antonio Spurs. In the team, he formed a great partnership with the likes of Tony Parker, Ginobli, and Tim Duncan. Their partnership became very famous in the NBA, and they were a tough team to beat. They even won an NBA title together, and Kawhi was touted as one of the best defenders in the NBA. His defensive abilities were always great, but later on in his career, he even became a better offensive player. His statistics kept on increasing, and his offense kept on improving.
Have a look at Kawhi’s life, earnings, and net worth.
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Kawhi Leonard: Player And Life
Born on 29 June 1991, Kawhi Leonard is a professional basketball player representing the NBA. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Ever since he got drafted by San Antonio Spurs in 2011, he became one of the most important players in the league. He has been a seven-time defensive player in the all-stars. In 2015 and 2016, he won the Defensive Player Of The Year. In 2014 Kawhi Leonard helped San Antonio win the NBA championship against the very formidable Miami Heats. At that time, the trio in Miami consisted of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Cris Bosh. They were deadly, but San Antonino battled their offense and won the series. Kawhi Leonard was named the MVP of the series.
Later in 2018, he left for Toronto Raptors. This was a swap deal between Derozan and Kawhi. In 2019 Kawhi Leonard led the team to the NBA title against the reigning Golden State Warriors. Kawhi was the main focus of that Toronto team, and it was their first winning the Championship. Toronto is Canada’s only team in the NBA, and it was a matter of significant pride for them. Later in 2020, Leonard left for Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to be that successful, also because of recurring injuries. Kawhi has also missed more than a season now, as he is still recovering from the ACL injury that took place in early 2021.
Earnings And Net Worth
Kawhi Leonard’s annual income is close to $40 million. He is one of the top 10 highest-earning players in the NBA. His net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. A total of $150 million, Kawhi has earned from his NBA salary.
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