Kawhi Leonard Articles - Page 58

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors locked horns (or claws, in the Raptors’ case) for Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Oracle Arena on Wednesday night, with the Warriors tying the series up on the road with a massive Game 2 victory in which Andre Iguodala hit a massive, clinching three-pointer to stave […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors has long been ridiculed and scoffed at for his robotic, cyborg-esque way in which he goes about the business of playing basketball. However, that mechanical approach and laser focus on what he is doing on the court on a nightly basis has led the Raptors to the NBA Finals […]

Danny Green knows that Kawhi Leonard has played a crucial role for the Toronto Raptors throughout their 2019 playoff run. During Wednesday morning’s media availability in Oakland, former NCAA standout Cheryl Miller asked Green a unique question: “Which player is Toronto’s T-Rex?” “You gotta go with Kawhi,” Green said in response. “He’s the king of […]

The Toronto Raptors and their supporters are over the moon about their historic playoff run this season. One Raptors fan even decided to hang a poster of Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard in the famed Louvre museum in Paris. As detailed by Sam Harris of BBC Sports, the premise of this astounding act of fandom comes […]

DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs was recently featured on Bleacher Report’s Take It There with Taylor Rooks, and he dropped an interesting tidbit about his musical endeavors. “Can we get a track?!” 😂@DeMar_DeRozan says he has a secret mixtape and that Kendrick, Drake both think it’s nice. Season finale of “Take It There” […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are locked in a tight battle in the NBA Finals against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Leonard bounced back from a lost season and an ugly trade demand from his former team, the San Antonio Spurs, to be named to the All-NBA Second Team in his first […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard sued Nike for copyrighting a logo he created without his consent. Kawhi Leonard claimed that he designed the “Klaw” logo and he wants to reclaim it through a legal process. According to Shannon Sharpe at Undisputed, Leonard should get his logo back without going through a legal process similar to […]

Toronto Raptors superstar swingman Kawhi Leonard knows about lingering leg injuries all too well after missing significant time due to such a setback in what would become his final season as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. As Leonard continues to carve up the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, it appears […]

Toronto Raptors fans are enjoying the success of the team this season, and they do not want it to stop after this year. Fans want continuity, and it will likely depend on what Kawhi Leonard will do this summer. Leonard, who was traded from the San Antonio Spurs last summer, could become a free agent […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard says his federal lawsuit against Nike “happened a long time ago.” Per the lawsuit documents, Leonard claims he designed the logo that appeared on his Nike apparel and Nike copyrighted the logo without his consent. The Raptors star says the media just found out about it and he’s not […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard doesn’t think the box-and-1 defense will work against the Golden State Warriors moving forward since Klay Thompson will likely be in the lineup in Game 3. The Raptors’ execution of the box-and-1 was good in Game 2. They held the Warriors to zero points for about four minutes […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard says he’s at 100 percent when he’s on the floor and that there are no excuses at this point in the season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported before Game 1 of the NBA Finals Leonard is dealing with tendinitis in his left knee. Leonard told reporters on Tuesday as […]

Former NBA Champion Antoine Walker joined First Things First on Fox Sports and chimed in his thoughts on the Finals match-up between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Walker particularly focused on how Kawhi Leonard needs to play smarter and find ways to get his teammates going in order for the Raptors to […]

Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ two main defenders tasked with defending Kawhi Leonard, have proven to be the two best defenders against him in the league throughout this season. Iggy and Klay are not only forcing him to take tough shots, but also forcing him to become a passer, effectively getting […]

In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard went a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line. By doing so, Leonard set an NBA record for most free throws in an NBA Finals game without a miss. Kawhi set the record for most free throws made without a miss in […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly purchased a property in Toronto, according to Michael Landsberg of TSN. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors. If the report is true, this could mean Leonard will re-sign with the Raptors. The three-time All-Star and […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard has filed a federal lawsuit against Nike. Per Matthew Kish of the Portland Business Journal, Leonard claims he designed the logo that appeared on his Nike apparel and Nike copyrighted the logo without his consent. Leonard and Jordan Brand parted ways after the Raptors star turned down a […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard has three 30-point, 10-rebound games in the 2019 playoffs, which is more than every other player in Raptors playoff history combined. Leonard had 34 points and 14 rebounds in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Raptors and Golden State Warriors are tied at 1-1 with the series […]

Kawhi Leonard’s college teammate, LaBradford Franklin, says the Toronto Raptors star always told people at San Diego State he was Michael Jordan and wanted to be “the greatest.” Franklin says Leonard would watch Jordan highlights with another teammate for four or five hours a day. Kawhi also had Jordan as his phone background. “On his […]

Kawhi Leonard’s college teammates and coaches call the Toronto Raptors superstar the hardest worker they have ever come across. Leonard played his college ball at San Diego State. Jayson Jenks of The Athletic recently talked to a few of Leonard’s old teammates and coaches, and they all spoke glowingly about Kawhi, who has become one […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard was so close to stealing the ball in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but Golden State Warriors backup point guard Shaun Livingston saved the day — and maybe the series — for the Dubs. Warriors star Stephen Curry threw a pass to Livingston […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has been terrific throughout these playoffs, but his shooting efficiency has dipped a bit of late, especially when being guarded by Draymond Green and Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. The Raptors star shot a blistering 62.4% on 2s and 50% from deep in his […]

There’s plenty of blame to go around after the Toronto Raptors failed to seize a commanding 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. The Raptors shot a lackluster 37.2 percent from the field, knocking down only 11-of-38 three-pointers (28.9 percent) in their Game 2 loss. They didn’t […]

Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing knee injury is one that has developed at an untimely stretch, recently flaring up in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Toronto Raptors’ forward’s “knee issue stems from overcompensating for his injured right quad suffered last season.” Vardon noted that […]

During the postgame interview of the Toronto Raptors 104-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors, forward Kawhi Leonard was asked if their game plan had Andre Iguodala in mind as the shooter given his career 3-point accuracy of 33-percent. In typical Kawhi fashion, the 27-year-old responded with a tinge of sarcasm. Classic Kawhi answer 😂 […]

Will the fact that the Toronto Raptors have made the NBA Finals be enough to convince Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with the team in free agency this summer? Jay Williams doesn’t think so. On ESPN’s “Get Up!” on Monday morning, Williams said that he thinks Leonard will leave Toronto even if the Raptors end up […]

Former NBA superstar and now TV analyst Charles Barkley recently described the Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard as the “perfect superstar”. During the NBA TV pre-game show for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, Barkley gushed at Leonard and his impact on the franchise. "He's the […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard displayed his strength by plowing over two Golden State Warriors players and converting on an and-1 opportunity. After discarding Draymond Green, Leonard shoved off Andrew Bogut and converted on an and-1 opportunity. It should be noted that not only do Green and Bogut possess considerable heft, but they are also […]

The injury bug has bitten the Golden State Warriors once again during the 2019 NBA Finals. Center Kevon Looney is the latest casualty. With the Toronto Raptors leading 12-9 with 5:20 left in the first quarter, forward Kawhi Leonard drove to his right and got past Warriors forward Draymond Green. Looney came in to help […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard has inserted his name into the best player in the world conversation with his spectacular 2019 postseason thus far. Leonard is leading the Raptors in their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Yet, despite his unreal superstar talent, The Klaw isn’t one to showboat after making a big time […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard offered remarks on Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers getting fined for tampering. Leonard kept his answers short when asked by The New York Post’s Marc Berman regarding the matter. He said he had no idea that Rivers was penalized by the league. When the incident was explained to […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green wears his emotions on his sleeve. It’s the exact opposite of what Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard does. Both All-Stars approach and play the game differently and Green says that’s what’s unique about the NBA. When asked by a reporter Saturday if he wishes he could […]

The Toronto Raptors offense is centered around superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard, and the three-time All-Star relishes the opportunity of being the main option on offense. During his early days with the San Antonio Spurs, Leonard was playing with three future Hall of Famers in Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Leonard wasn’t the […]

The Toronto Raptors reached the NBA Finals for the first time in its franchise history, thanks in large part to the phenomenal play of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard who single-handedly carried the team for the majority of their playoff run. In a press conference ahead of Game 2, Leonard credited three Hall of Famers who […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are just three wins away from winning the 2019 NBA Championship. Teams like the L.A. Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, who hope to be big players in free agency, continue to nervously watch as the Raptors inch ever so close to the franchise’s first title. After their Game 1 […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard says he appreciates the support from the city of Toronto. Pretty much all season long, the city of Toronto and Raptors fans have been serenading Leonard with love nonstop. Restaurants around the city recently started a campaign called “Ka’wine & Dine” with the hopes of convincing Leonard to […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has always been known for his calm, quiet demeanor, and his ability to not let anything affect him is why he is so terrific in clutch situations. Well, Kyle Lowry says that Leonard’s nature has rubbed off on him, and he also credits head coach Nick Nurse and some of […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard doesn’t know how to respond to trash talk because he says “it really doesn’t happen too much.” Leonard is one of the best players in the world and a killer on the court. So, it’s a smart move by opponents to not rile up the Raptors star, who […]

The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 despite a below-average performance from Kawhi Leonard. The most dominant individual force of the playoffs was more set-up man than primary scorer on Thursday night, and never got comfortable shooting from mid-range. It speaks volumes of Leonard’s ability that he proved so integral to […]