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The most recently concluded battle for Los Angeles was a spectacle that NBA fans were treated to after such a long hiatus. However, the outcome has fans from both sides emphatic with different kinds of emotions. For the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were solidified of their stance that LeBron James and his squad are poised […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers dropped their Orlando restart opener to the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-101. Paul George led the way for the Clippers with 30 points, while Kawhi Leonard poured in 28 points. All in all, it was an encouraging game for head coach Doc Rivers, even despite the tough loss. Without […]

Things are getting intense on opening night of the NBA restart in the “Battle of L.A.” The Los Angeles Lakers are currently taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in a game that has been close from the opening tip. Early in the second half, LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard got into it a bit, with […]

LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are two of the biggest superstars in the NBA. They also are total opposites. James is an extrovert and lives for the spotlight, while Leonard is an introvert who is trying to stay out of the limelight as much as possible. This stark difference was on full display when NBA […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a tremendous season so far, entering the NBA restart with the second-best record in a ruthless Western Conference. They have already secured their spot in the postseason, and at this point, it is safe to say that this team has lived up to the lofty expectations many had on […]

Despite the departure of  Kawhi Leonard in free agency, Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors racked up the second-best record in the Eastern Conference before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March due to COVID-19. Prior to the start of the 2019-20 campaign, most NBA pundits picked the Raptors to be a middle-of-the-pack team in […]

Among every single person inside the NBA’s Disney World bubble, there’s no denying that it is the players that run the biggest risk of potentially contracting the dreaded coronavirus. Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard shared his two cents on this matter, and admitted that this is indeed a worrisome thought. According to the reigning […]

Every single edition of the widely-popular NBA 2K franchise seems to induce some not-so-favorable reactions from its audience. For the most part, the game is amazing, but there are just some quirks that even the most casual players may tend to complain about. One such issue are the players’ ratings. This has perhaps been, and […]

Kawhi Leonard is arguably the best player in the world today. Leonard put up one of the best postseason performances in NBA history in 2019 to lead the Toronto Raptors to its first NBA championship. A year later, Kawhi Leonard has the opportunity to do that again, but this time, with a different team. The […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo looked good in the team’s first scrimmage game in Orlando as he continues to work his way back from a ruptured quad tendon suffered in Jan. 2019, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll suit up when Indiana officially resumes its season on Aug. 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Oladipo was […]

Legend has it that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is a Fun Guy. His teammate Reggie Jackson further validated this side of Kawhi during an conference call with various members of the media. “Kawhi has a lot more personality than I think people give him credit for,” Jackson said on a conference call with reporters […]

While Patrick Beverley has gained the reputation for tough defense and a no-nonsense demeanor, little to nothing compares to his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Kawhi Leonard. Beverley called the All-Star forward and two-time NBA Finals MVP a “human machine” due to his work ethic. “Let call Kawhi. I go down there and worked out with […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is the rare NBA superstar who doesn’t seem all that interested in promoting his brand on a daily basis. It’s not accurate to say he’s disinterested in marketing himself considering his ambitions to play in Los Angeles (though he does hail from Southern California), but Leonard—who is not on […]

Since entering the league in 2011, Kawhi Leonard has recorded a handful of intriguing stat lines with the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. As the resume season approaches on July 30, let’s take a look back at some of Kawhi Leonard’s most intriguing statlines. 5. 35 points against the Los Angeles […]

LOS ANGELES – The last few months in the United States have been incredibly important in the fight against racial injustice and for equality. That was one of the topics LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard addressed in his first meeting with members of the media on Monday afternoon. “I mean, for me and my teammates, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George once dubbed himself as “Playoff P”, but don’t expect to hear ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins refer to George by the title anytime soon. As the Clippers prepare to embark on their first playoff run with Kawhi Leonard and George, Perkins thinks the veteran forward’s previous playoff shortcomings may hold […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard came out of the shadows for the first time in four months, speaking to members of the media after clearing quarantine and joining the LA Clippers for his first practice on Monday afternoon. The two-time champion flew to Orlando on his own, arrived Friday night, and underwent the proper protocols […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard couldn’t hold back his famous laugh during his conference call with reporters on Monday. When there were some technical difficulties with the Zoom call, Leonard started laughing. We got a Kawhi Leonard laugh on the Clippers conference call today 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/F1zvJhpQts — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) July 13, […]

During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard admitted he wasn’t surprised COVID-19 got into the Orlando bubble at Walt Disney World. Out of the 322 players tested for COVID-19 at Disney World, two tested positive. Leonard, who arrived at the Disney campus a bit late due to a […]

The mid-range jumper has become something of a lost art in the modern NBA. While players like DeMar DeRozan and Carmelo Anthony still make their bread and butter as midrange scorers, front offices tend to prioritize perimeter shooting, floor spacing and getting clean looks at and around the basket. Of course, some of the best […]

The NBA employs hundreds of players and coaches each season and the league certainly had its fair share of unique characters over the years. While fans mostly tune in on the intense basketball action, others are enamored by the larger than life personas of some of the NBA’s biggest names. Some enter the NBA with […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers cleared quarantine on Friday afternoon and had their first practice of the NBA’s Orlando bubble. Although he didn’t travel with the team on their flight to Florida on Wednesday, star Kawhi Leonard is expected to re-join the team on Friday night, per head coach Doc Rivers. “Kawhi is on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are indeed one of the most distinguished franchises in NBA history. The Silver and Black have proven that you don’t need to be a big market team to achieve success, winning a total of five NBA titles since the beginning of the new millennium. The team’s long-time head coach Gregg Popovich […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard did not travel with the team on Wednesday to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the 2019-20 season, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Leonard was given permission by the Clippers to tend to a family matter. He is expected to join the team in Orlando […]

Even though he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma continues to draw inspiration from Los Angeles Clippers All-Star swingman Kawhi Leonard. A multi-time NBA Champion with two different franchises, it is hard not to draw inspiration from a player like Leonard — who even won it all just last season as a member […]

Kawhi Leonard has been an enigma throughout most of his career. He has two NBA championship rings and achieved major success most people didn’t expect. But his career has some equally unexpected twists and turns that turned Kawhi from the silent budding star to headline-making superstar. We’ve been witness to three different versions of Kawhi […]

The 2019 free agency class is touted as the best one we’ve seen in the history of the NBA. It’s hard to argue against this notion given how so many superstars hit the market — and opted to switch sides. Needless to say, last summer’s activity in the free agency market has had a tremendous […]

The 2019 NBA free-agency class was one for the record books. As a matter of fact, many consider that summer’s class to be one of the best in history. Well, by the way things are looking, it seems the 2021 class could be even more stacked. Let’s take a look at the NBA free agents […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is easily one of the best players of his generation. He is simply unlike anyone we’ve ever seen in the past, and he pretty much singlehandedly revolutionized the game as we know it. Throughout his decorated career, Curry has razzled and dazzled on more than a few occasions. Below […]

While it’s true that the more strategic team usually wins basketball games, players’ physical advantages also pose a big factor in the outcome of NBA matches. We’ve seen scouts salivate over NBA prospects with ridiculous wingspans, but another rather underrated attribute is the size of a player’s hands. Having mittens for hands does pose a […]

You know what they say about guys with big hands? They win multiple rings and a couple of Finals MVP trophies. Just ask Kawhi Leonard. The man is nicknamed ‘The Klaw” for a reason. His hands are just enormous, especially considering he’s a wing player and not a seven foot behemoth lurking in the paint. […]

Kawhi Leonard may be quiet, but his sneaker game speaks for itself. Here are all the notable shoes Leonard has ever worn. Air Jordan 5 Raging Bull 3M Even at such a young age, Kawhi Leonard loved his retro shoes. His pair of the Air Jordan 5 3M from the Raging Bull pack was among […]

Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, recently went on a twitch stream, and did an impromptu Q&A with some of the fans in attendance. Unsurprisingly, LeBron’s eldest son was asked about his Top 5 players in the NBA today, and true enough, Bronny did not disappoint. Bronny James was asked to […]

Kawhi Leonard initially entered the NBA as an offensively raw defensive stud. Over the years, the Los Angeles Clippers superstar has become one of the most complete offensive players in the league. Possessing a deadly mid-range jumper, a steady outside stroke, and a knack for throwing down nasty dunks, Leonard can pretty much do anything […]

Everyone loves to ponder on the what-ifs of life. This is particularly the case when two superstars were so close to suiting up for one team. With a superstar the caliber of Paul George, it’s a great disappointment that these what-ifs never came to be. Nevertheless, it’s still worth taking a look at what could […]

NBA players’ love affair with tattoos has long been documented. Even the league’s resident “fun guy” Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers also likes to express himself through several meaningful body arts. In fact, Leonard’s greatness has even inspired some of his die-hard fans to get inked up as well. Last year, one fan […]

Kim Robertson might know that fans of Kawhi Leonard have wanted him to say more. He is known as a family man of few words who lets his play do almost all the talking. Kawhi Leonard was unable to celebrate his first Finals win and Finals MVP trophy with his Dad. He worked under his […]

When the Indiana Pacers drafted Kawhi Leonard with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 draft and traded him to the San Antonio Spurs in a draft-night trade involving George Hill, not a lot of pundits thought the San Diego State product was going to carve out a Hall of Fame career. However, through hard […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard purchased a $13.3 million, 13,000 square foot home in Rancho Santa Fe, California last year while he was still playing for the Toronto Raptors. Set on a lot of more than five acres, the Tuscan-style estate has been renovated and updated for modern-day living. Leonard signed a […]