Kawhi Leonard profile
- Club
- Toronto Raptors
- Position
- Small Forward
- Nationality
- United States
- Date of birth
- 1991-06-29
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California
- Height
- 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Weight
- 225 lb (102 kg)
- Shirt number
- 2
About Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Anthony Leonard ( kə-WHY; born June 29, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A two-time NBA champion and two-time Finals MVP, he is a seven-time All-Star and seven-time member of the All-NBA Team (including three first-team selections). Nicknamed the "Claw" or "Klaw" for his ball-hawking skills and exceptionally large hands, Leonard is often regarded as one of the greatest two-way players in NBA history, earning seven All-Defensive Team selections and winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2015 and 2016. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Leonard played two seasons of college basketball for San Diego State. He was selected 15th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2011 NBA draft before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs on draft night.