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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 […]

Kawhi Leonard is not your typical NBA superstar thanks to his demeanor, but he is typical due to the fact that he is the owner of a number of very impressive records in the league. While Leonard didn’t come into the league with a lot of fanfare, he has since blossomed into one of the most […]

When Paul George and Kawhi Leonard joined forces in July 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers were quickly deemed as legitimate title contenders. After all, you have two of the best two-way players in the NBA about to don the same jersey. George just came off an incredible individual year with the Oklahoma City Thunder while […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard is indeed the best two-way superstar in the league right now. His stock has considerably risen in recent years, as the 28-year-old forward has already two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, and four All-Star appearances under his belt. The Klaw is enjoying a remarkable first season in LA, tallying  […]

During the summer of 2018, Kawhi Leonard requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs and was dealt to the Toronto Raptors. Several stuff transpired during the 2017-18 season which ultimately led to Leonard leaving the franchise, one of the hallmark organizations in the NBA. Spurs legend Tony Parker’s comments about his quad injury being […]

With the 2019-20 NBA campaign getting set to restart (at least right now) at Disney World, the Los Angeles Clippers will resume their position as one of the league’s championship favorites. Some feel that there are really only three teams that can legitimately win a title this year, an the Clippers are one of them […]

One of the biggest criticisms people have on LeBron James is his Finals record. As of writing, the 6-foot-9 superstar forward has a 3-6 losing record in the pinnacle of the sport. Nevertheless, the fact that he has been to the Finals nine times — including six straight times with two different teams — absolutely […]

The Toronto Raptors won the 2019 NBA championship in one of the most historic single-season runs in NBA history. Led by Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in an intense seven-game series, overcame an 0-2 deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks, and ended the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Heading into that monumental 2018-19 […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green has played with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, so if anybody should be comparing the two NBA stars, it should be him. In a recent interview with Jordan Schultz of ESPN, Green offered a unique perspective in comparing Leonard and James, sharing that they are similar when they […]

The 2019-20 Los Angeles Clippers are blessed with a wealth of talent. They added star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the offseason, turning one era (“Lob City”) into the current one. Kawhi Leonard, however, is already a nine-year veteran in the Association. He has had the opportunity to compete alongside many very talented […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Clippers are title contenders with superstars and California natives Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the way. LAC was in second place in the Western Conference standings before the 2019-20 season was suspended last March. The Clippers were also 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

The Toronto Raptors have seen quite a few players pass through during their 25 years as a franchise, including at the small forward position. As we look at the top small forwards in Raptors history, a quick note on Vince Carter. The future Hall of Famer was drafted as a small forward and played his […]

The San Antonio Spurs have garnered a reputation as one of the best organizations in the NBA. While big men have played a key role in their success, the Spurs have also had a number of quality small forwards in their history. For years, Gregg Popovich has found ways to cultivate a culture based on […]

A year after Kawhi Leonard hit a soul-crushing Game 7 game-winning baseline jumper over the Philadelphia 76ers, Pascal Siakam can still vividly recall the anxiety and tension while that shot went up in the air. With the Raptors’ entire season on the line, Pascal Siakam watched as Leonard put up a fadeaway jumper over the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers landed Kawhi Leonard this past summer in one of the biggest free agency moves the league has ever seen. It was the first time in NBA history that an NBA Finals MVP left the team he won a championship with. The Toronto Raptors were good beforehand, but Leonard helped take them […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have seen plenty of talented small forwards since coming into the league as the Buffalo Braves in 1970. These are the top-5 in franchise history: 5. Lamar Odom Lamar Odom’s time with the Clippers was short-lived, but he represented a time in franchise history where youth and exuberance were the reason […]

The NBA playoffs are where basketball legends are made. During an 82-game regular season, plenty of players can put on superstar performances from time to time and showcase elite ability. However, the best NBA playoff performers — the players who can produce on the biggest stage when it matters like the postseason and NBA Finals […]

Kawhi Leonard recently lost his copyright case to Nike, after a federal judge ruled that his Claw (Klaw) logo design did not commit an infraction on Nike’s rights and that the company committed fraud on the Copyright Office by registering the logo. The Los Angeles Clippers star claimed the logo was his design, a battle […]

Jayson Tatum took a major leap in his play after taking a step back from an impressive rookie season in his second year in the league. The Boston Celtics prized forward took a page out of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George after he had gone from a deadly 3-point sniper (43% in his rookie season) […]

When Kawhi Leonard’s current contract with the Los Angeles Clippers ends after the 2021-22 season, the California native will have made $187,151,310 in NBA salary, per Spotrac. Leonard made $1,394,017 during his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. Kawhi was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2011 NBA Draft, but they traded him […]

Before the NBA hiatus, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was having the best season of his career. The 22-year-old was going coast to coast against superstar players, including Kawhi Leonard. Although they’ve only played each other two times this season, they were very exciting matchups. In an appearance on All the Smoke, the first-time Celtics […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2011, Kawhi Leonard has won two championships and two Finals MVPs. He could retire from the NBA before basketball is resumed following the COVID-19 pandemic and still be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day. Leonard has career NBA averages of 18.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists with […]

For all of the talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee and Kevin Durant’s eventual return to the court in Brooklyn, neither player represents LeBron James’ biggest rival: Kawhi Leonard No, not even Durant, who has faced James in three NBA Finals, most recently beating LeBron in back-to-back years in 2017 and 2018 while Durant was […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green took some time to reflect on being a member of the championship-winning 2019 Toronto Raptors. He specifically recalled being on the court for Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid that sent Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals. Leonard nailed his now-iconic, improbable shot (that […]