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 long as a player can run, he can play.

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Leonard tweaked his left knee in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on a breakaway dunk. Ever since that game, the Raptors star has been running with a noticeable limp.

The Raptors are hoping the two days off in between Games 2 and 3 will help Leonard's knee. Toronto is going to need their All-Star player to carry them in Games 3 and 4 if they want to reclaim home-court advantage in the series.

Leonard is averaging 30.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in the 2019 playoffs. The three-time All-Star and 2014 Finals MVP is shooting 49.6 percent from the field, 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 88.3 percent from the free-throw line.

Leonard is a superstar of the highest order. The Raptors know what they are going to get from him every game. It's guys like Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Danny Green and Pascal Siakam who have to step up at Oracle Arena for Toronto to stay alive in the series.