Kawhi Leonard American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kawhi-Leonard Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kawhi-Leonard Also known as: Kawhi Anthony Leonard Written by Roland Martin Roland Martin is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. Roland Martin Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 9, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents In full: Kawhi Anthony Leonard (Show more) Byname: the Claw (Show more) Born: June 29, 1991, Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Show more) Kawhi Leonard (born June 29, 1991, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player noted for his prowess on the defensive and offensive sides of the ball whose status as one of the NBA’s best wing players has been hampered by recurring injuries. He currently plays small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard previously played for the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors, each of which he led to an NBA championship, in 2014 and 2019, respectively. He won the finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his performances in both years. He has also been ...(100 of 1154 words)
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