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Kawhi Leonard Biography

Birth Name:Kawhi Anthony Leonard

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Fast Facts

  • In 2015, he became only the sixth person to lead the NBA in steals while playing the forward position
  • Was a finalist for the 2016 U․S․ men's Olympic basketball team
  • Was the 2010 MVP of the Mountain West Conference tournament
  • Played for San Diego State University for two years from 2009 to 2011
  • Was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft
  • Well known for his defensive abilities on the basketball court
  • Best known as a professional basketball player who plays small forward for the San Antonio Spurs
  • Earned the nickname "Mr․ Basketball" during his senior year at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, Calif