Kawhi Leonard Articles - Page 58

The “Kawhi effect” is something the Toronto Raptors have experienced for most of this season, a gravitational pull which they had not seen with former shooting guard DeMar DeRozan in past seasons. Point guard Kyle Lowry has reaped the benefits of having a player of Leonard’s caliber in the lineup, as it was his shot-making […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Kawhi Leonard was experiencing pain in both legs during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Though he had a noticeable hobble in his gait at times, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse believes Leonard will be fine going forward: “Yeah, we were concerned,” Nurse said after Tuesday’s […]

Kawhi Leonard wasn’t one bit bothered by his obvious leg issue after the Toronto Raptors’ Game 4 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Leonard had seemingly suffered the injury during Toronto’s double-overtime win in Game 3. However, Leonard is not concerned about it as he is more focused in making history with the Raptors. “I feel […]

Toronto Raptors fans have begun a “Ka’Wine and Dine” initiative to convince superstar Kawhi Leonard to stay in Toronto. Raptors Republic’s official Twitter account posted a video of NBA on TNT’s Kristen Ledlow describing the campaign during a timeout in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We made it on @NBAonTNT everyone! #KaWineandDine #WeTheNorth […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard just put Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a poster. In a nifty half-court play, Marc Gasol slipped in a pass to a cutting Leonard. The Klaw took care of business by spiking it all over Antetokounmpo using his left hand. Kawhi went right at Giannis at the rim…AND WON […]

Back in the 2012 playoffs, Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka was on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green were on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had a 2-0 series lead on the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and looked well on their way to advancing to the NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Bucks have still been unable to contain Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who continues to dominate Milwaukee whether his team wins or loses. As a result of Leonard’s dominance thus far into his Raptors tenure and […]

The Toronto Raptors finally won a game in the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112 in a double-overtime thriller in Game 3 behind another stellar performance from Kawhi Leonard. The All-Star forward finished with 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals while playing a total of 52 minutes — […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry says superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is “probably the best two-way basketball player in the NBA.” We can take the word “probably” out for Lowry because there’s no doubt Leonard is the best two-way player in the game. No one in the NBA impacts the game on the defensive […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knows he will have to do more than what he mustered in Game 3 to steal a game on the road in Tuesday’s Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo is aware head coach Mike Budenholzer wants him to be more aggressive and keep the Raptors on their heels with […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson stopped by ESPN’s First Take to “speak his truth” and share some thoughts about the team’s future. Among them was the players the Lakers should target going into free agency, as Magic quickly pointed to Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving as the top two players […]

Kawhi Leonard persevered through a leg injury, despite having to trot out the most minutes of his career in a double-overtime showdown victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3. The Toronto Raptors were determined to defend home court after going down 2-0 to the top-seeded team in the league — something that wouldn’t be […]

In  Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard favored his leg early and late in the game. But after the win which cut the Milwaukee Bucks’ series lead to 2-1, Leonard downplayed concerns. After their double-overtime victory wherein he played 52 minutes, Leonard shared that he’s not worried about […]

In his first postseason donning the Toronto Raptors jersey, Kawhi Leonard has already set the franchise record for most 35-point playoff games. In 15 playoff games so far, Leonard has a total of six games with at least 35 points. He first recorded 37 markers in Game 2 of their first-round duel with the Orlando […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Norman Powell has spoken highly of his All-Star teammate Kawhi Leonard. In their postgame press conference after the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks in double-overtime in Game 3, Powell lauded Leonard for focusing on winning games rather than piling up on the accolades. “It’s amazing. What he’s been doing for us all […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse praised Kawhi Leonard’s defense on Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, noting that it was the biggest key in their Game 3 victory. Per NBA TV, Nurse was asked about Leonard’s defense on Antetokounmpo — this year’s leading MVP candidate. Nurse believes that the Raptors forward’s defense was key […]

Kawhi Leonard has helped the Toronto Raptors trim the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead in their Eastern Conference Finals series to one game, scoring 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists in their 118-112 overtime win in Game 3. This is the fourth consecutive game that the former Finals MVP has scored at least 30 points, dating […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard finished his team’s 118-112 double-overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in style. The Raptors had a precarious one-point lead with 3:20 left in the second overtime, 106-105. Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe drove into the lane and made spin move. He tried […]

The Toronto Raptors survived a huge Milwaukee Bucks comeback in Game 3 to keep their NBA Finals hopes alive. In what ended as a double-overtime thriller, the Raptors eked out a 118-112 victory at Scotiabank Arena to steal one game and cut the Bucks’ series lead 2-1. Kawhi Leonard, who seemed bothered with what appears […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is known for having massive hands. They were measured to be 11.25 inches in width, meaning that you can almost stretch an entire ruler across his massive mitts. The aptly nicknamed “Klaw” wowed NBA fans in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals by making a basketball look like a […]

The Toronto Raptors are barely holding onto a slim lead in the third quarter of Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks in large part to the efforts of Kawhi Leonard. As of this writing, Leonard has 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He’s doing everything he could to help the Raptors avoid going […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard still found time to troll a reporter even after getting blown out 125-103 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Leonard, who was asked where the Raptors go after being down 0-2 in the series, simply said ‘Toronto for Game 3.’ “Where do you go […]

The Toronto Raptors were flat out dominated in Game 2 versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Forward Kawhi Leonard knows full well that their struggles make Game 3 all the more pivotal. The Bucks led the Raptors from start to finish in their 125-103 victory to take a 2-0 series lead. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN […]

The Milwaukee Bucks led from start to finish in Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors, as they protect their homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals. Milwaukee took care of business at Fiserv Forum, blowing out the Raptors mercilessly to the tune of a 125-103 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks and […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans made sure to have a little bit of fun as their team dominated Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors in Game 2. With the Bucks leading by double digits in the final minute of the third quarter, the home fans thought it was the best time to troll Leonard and the Raptors. […]

North Carolina small forward Nassir Little will head into the NBA Draft as a projected late lottery pick, with many reports putting him somewhere either outside of the top 10 or just near the bottom of it. While Little isn’t letting any of that get in his way, he did recently say that he feels […]

Kawhi Leonard gives the Raptors the biggest boom or bust potential out of any team in the NBA heading into the offseason. If he stays, the Raptors will continue to be contenders in the east, if he goes, Toronto likely heads into a rebuilding phase centered around Pascal Siakam. Even if Toronto advances to the […]

The Toronto Raptors rode their Game 7 buzzer-beating momentum all the way through the first 36 minutes of their first game in Milwaukee. Then the fourth quarter happened. What had been a 7-to-10 point lead throughout evaporated as the club was outscored 17-32, going 5-for-22 from the field. Kawhi Leonard, who had been nothing short […]

The NBA is never short on drama. What with the NBA Draft producing big-name rookies on a yearly basis, and the best soap opera in the world being the annual cycle of signings, re-signings and extensions in free agency, the NBA is a year-round sport that keeps people engaged all the time. Of course, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and coach Mike Budenholzer had struggled to defend Kawhi Leonard through the first three quarters of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Leonard had poured in 29 points and–along with Kyle Lowry–had kept the Raptors in the lead. But when it mattered the most, the Bucks put the clamps on Leonard, […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol admits the team leans on star small forward Kawhi Leonard “a little too much” on offense. In this Eastern Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Raptors need Leonard to play elite every single minute he’s on the floor. Leonard is a superstar, but he’s also human and will […]

The Toronto Raptors lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Milwaukee Bucks last night despite gaining the upper hand through the first three quarters. They were not able to deliver the finishing blows in the final period which allowed the latter to come away with a 108-100 victory. Kawhi Leonard has been […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard’s series-clinching buzzer-beater in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals will forever be remembered as one of the greatest game-winners in modern day NBA history. But for one Raptors fan, remembering it isn’t enough. Tattoo artist Kristian Tabungar of Anbu Tattoo Studio in Toronto shared a photo on Instagram of […]

The Toronto Raptors were unable to make a statement after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It appears forward Kawhi Leonard has an idea of what attributed to their loss. It is no secret that Toronto’s offense failed them down the stretch. Regardless, Leonard is more upset with […]

After holding Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors to just two points in the critical fourth quarter of Game 1, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks revealed that their defensive strategy against Leonard was to make him ‘play 1-on-5.’ Per Michael Lee of The Athletic, Antetokounmpo detailed their defensive scheme against the former Finals MVP. […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors started Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a bang. They jumped on the Milwaukee Bucks early, but they were unable to play a complete 48-minute game. Milwaukee ended up taking Game 1 by a final score of 108-100 when everything was said and done. Part of the […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas has a pretty interesting guess on how the Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and his former team, the Toronto Raptors, will turn out. There has been plenty of hype built around the matchup of forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard. According to Donatas Urbonas of O, Dangau Sportas, […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas believes Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo “can reach LeBron’s level” if they continue to improve their games. While LeBron James is still universally recognized as the best player in basketball, Leonard, Giannis and Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant are closing in on […]

The 2019 Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors is the only conference or NBA Finals over the last 20 years where two players enter the series with a player efficiency rating of 30.0 or greater in the playoffs. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the 2019 playoffs in PER at 31.0. Raptors […]