Kawhi Leonard [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kawhi-leonard/] of the Los Angeles Clippers is keeping everyone on their toes. His game just keeps improving and he just keeps performing better. KAWHI LEONARD: THE MVP Kawhi Leonard was the first recipient of the Kobe Bryant MVP Award Sunday. In honour of the NBA legend, the MVP award renamed. Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed when their helicopter. They were all headed to a youth basketball game. the accident occurred on January 26 2020. The Clippers star recently joined none other than Michael Jordan in one of the most exclusive clubs in the association. Leonard achieved many more milestones with his good performance at the United Center on Sunday night. Moreover, he joined the GOAT, Michael Jordan, as the only two players to win DPOY, Finals MVP, and All-Star MVP. “It means a lot to me. Words can’t even explain,” Leonard said [https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1229265649014173697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1229265649014173697&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F02%2F17%2Fus%2Fnba-all-star-kobe-bryant-mvp-trnd%2Findex.html]. “I wanna thank Kobe for everything he’s done for me. All the long talks and workouts, this one is for him.” Leonard was on Team LeBron, which defeated Team Giannis 157-155 with a game-winning free-throw from Anthony Davis. The game was played to a target score for the first time this year. On Sunday, the winning team was the first to reach 157 points. The winning team won $300,000. The nonprofit Chicago Scholars will receive this charity. LEONARD AND JORDAN Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, won the Finals MVP on each occasion, shared between two three-peats; one from 1991 to 1993 and the second between 1996 and 1998. He played the All-Star Game a total 14 times, winning the MVP award in three opportunities, 1988, 1996 and 1998. MJ started creating this club, which he was the only member until Sunday night, back in 1988. He won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, in what meant the first of 9 times he was part of the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Jordan finished his career averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per game, shooting 49.7% from the field, 32.7 from deep and 83.5 from the free-throw line. Leonard, 28, is already a 2x NBA champion, having won the title for the first time in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs and last season with the Toronto Raptors (first title in franchise history). Kawhi has received the Finals MVP in each of these matchups. This season the Klaw is averaging 27.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 46.3% from the field, 37.4% from beyond the arc and 89.5% from the free-throw line. He’s trying to boost his already impressive resume. The NBA Finals might just see the Los Angeles Clippers this time. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">LA Clippers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The LA Clippers owned by Steve Ballmer is part of the NBA's Western Conference. The team shares the Crypto.com Arena as their home arena with city rivals Los Angeles Lakers along with whom they are part of the Pacific Division.
<img class="size-full wp-image-386163 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200922131406/Clippers-Logo-e1472074589881-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
The side was one of the three expansion teams to join the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> in 1970. At the time they were known as the Buffalo Braves. They were based in New York for 8 seasons and reached the playoffs on three consecutive years between 1974-1976. 
In 1978 they shifted base to California and were known as the San Diego Clippers. 6 years later they moved to Los Angeles. However, these moves weren't successful for the side. They made the playoffs only 4 times in their first 28 years as the Los Angeles Clippers. 
Coach Tyronn Lue is leading the team right now, while Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger serve as the president and general manager respectively.
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired big names such as Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The acquisitions marked a change in fortunes for the side and they reached the playoffs in 7 of the 8 seasons between 2012 to 2019. 
<img class="size-full wp-image-371757 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200911030020/doc-rivers-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-and-lou-williams_1tnlsuld0ig6sz9edzcitxqky.png" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
During the 2019 offseason, the LA Clippers signed 2X NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired time NBA all-star Paul George, from Oklahoma City Thunder. The trade saw 2 players and 5 first-round draft picks go the other way and saw the team signal an intention to challenge for the NBA title. In the 2021-22 season, they are struggling in the absence of the injured Kawhi Leonard.
Read More: <a title="Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-la-clippers-kawhi-leonard-all-that-we-know-about-his-girlfriend-kishele-shipley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley</a>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table style="height: 330px" width="473">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Western</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pacific</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Lawrence Frank</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Michael Winger</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Doc Rivers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Staples Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (2)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2013,2014)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/clippers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/clippers</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">LA Clippers 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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No.
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Player</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pos</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ht</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Wt</td>
<td>
Birth Date
</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Serge Ibaka</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>September 18, 1989</td>
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<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Nicolas Batum</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>December 14, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Eric Bledsoe</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>December 9, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>55</td>
<td>Isaiah Hartenstein</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>May 5, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Luke Kennard</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>June 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>Ivica Zubac</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>March 18, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Paul George</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>May 2, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Reggie Jackson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>208</td>
<td>April 16, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Terance Mann</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 18, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Kawhi Leonard</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>June 29, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Amir Coffey  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>June 17, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Justise Winslow</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>March 26, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Brandon Boston Jr.</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>November 28, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td>Keon Johnson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>March 10, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Marcus Morris</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>September 2, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jay Scrubb  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>September 1, 2000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

LA Clippers

LA Clippers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The LA Clippers owned by Steve Ballmer is part of the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference. The team shares the Crypto.com Arena as their home arena with city rivals Los Angeles Lakers along with whom they are part of the Pacific Division. The side was one of the three expansion teams to join the NBA in 1970. At the time they were known as the Buffalo Braves. They were based in New York for 8 seasons and reached the playoffs on three consecutive years between 1974-1976.  In 1978 they shifted base to California and were known as the San Diego Clippers. 6 years later they moved to Los Angeles. However, these moves weren&#8217;t successful for the side. They made the playoffs only 4 times in their first 28 years as the Los Angeles Clippers.  Coach Tyronn Lue is leading the team right now, while Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger serve as the president and general manager respectively. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired big names such as Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The acquisitions marked a change in fortunes for the side and they reached the playoffs in 7 of the 8 seasons between 2012 to 2019.  During the 2019 offseason, the LA Clippers signed 2X NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired time NBA all-star Paul George, from Oklahoma City Thunder. The trade saw 2 players and 5 first-round draft picks go the other way and saw the team signal an intention to challenge for the NBA title. In the 2021-22 season, they are struggling in the absence of the injured Kawhi Leonard. Read More: Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley Achievements and History  Founded 1970  Conference Western  Division  Pacific  President Lawrence Frank  General Manager  Michael Winger  Head Coach  Doc Rivers  Arena  Staples Center  Championships (0) &#8211;  Conference Titles (0) &#8211;  Division Titles (2) (2013,2014)  Website www.nba.com/clippers  LA Clippers 2021-22 Roster   No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  9 Serge Ibaka C 7-0 235 September 18, 1989  33 Nicolas Batum SF 6-9 230 December 14, 1988  12 Eric Bledsoe PG 6-1 214 December 9, 1989  55 Isaiah Hartenstein C 7-0 250 May 5, 1998  5 Luke Kennard SG 6-5 206 June 24, 1996  40 Ivica Zubac C 7-0 240 March 18, 1997  13 Paul George SF 6-8 220 May 2, 1990  1 Reggie Jackson SG 6-3 208 April 16, 1990  14 Terance Mann SG 6-5 215 October 18, 1996  2 Kawhi Leonard SF 6-7 225 June 29, 1991  7 Amir Coffey  (TW) SG 6-7 210 June 17, 1997  20 Justise Winslow SF 6-6 222 March 26, 1996  4 Brandon Boston Jr. SG 6-7 185 November 28, 2001  45 Keon Johnson SG 6-5 186 March 10, 2002  8 Marcus Morris PF 6-8 218 September 2, 1989  0 Jay Scrubb  (TW) SG 6-6 220 September 1, 2000

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<h2>Kawhi Leonard 2022: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
Kawhi Leonard, who plays primarily as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>), was born on June 29, 1991, and currently plays for Los Angeles Clippers.

Leonard first played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, but was traded that night to the San Antonio Spurs. Once there, he played with them for seven seasons.

While he was known for his defensive prowess, Kawhi eventually evolved into an incredible two-way player as his offense improved drastically. 1 Finals MVP, 2 All-Star appearances, 2 All-NBA selections and 2 DPOY titles later, 'the Klaw' wanted a new challenge.

[caption id="attachment_608307" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-608307" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406104735/2021-03-25T012207Z_490486441_MT1USATODAY15789013_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg" alt="Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 24, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs the first quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Toronto Raptors came calling. After winning a championship with the Raptors, Leonard became a free agent. While he could have re-signed, Leonard opted to stay with a team near LA.

While many rumors linked him to the Lakers, Kawhi joined cross city rivals Clippers along with Paul George. Before moving to the Clippers, Leonard is known to have brought a luxurious $13.3 million worth mansion. He lost his father, Mark Leonard, in 2008.

He lives with his mother Kim Robertson and has two children with his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley. Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, before Leonard's move to the Raptors, frequently mentioned about a Spurs exit.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard with the Toronto Raptors</h2>
Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Kawhi's time with the Spurs was pretty much done and dusted. With a year left in his contract many teams weren't willing to take a risk in trading for 'the Klaw'.

But the Raptors who had seen multiple seasons of early elimination in the post-season took a massive gamble. Trading away one of their biggest legends in DeMar DeRozan, the Raps added Kawhi.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236174" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200316204842/kawhi-leonard-6-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2400" height="1499" />

The impact was pretty much immediate. With the Raptors' defense arguably one of the best in the league, Toronto solidified themselves as one of the favorites to win the title. With the Warriors' suffering from injuries in the Finals, the dream became a reality.

Ending the Dubs' dynasty in six games, the city of Toronto were crowned as NBA champions for the first time and Kawhi won his 2nd championship and his 2nd Finals trophy of his career.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard with the LA Clippers</h2>
After an incredible season with the Raptors, Kawhi became a free agent and chose the Clippers as his next destination.

With Paul George forming an incredible partnership with him and a pretty much stacked roster, Leonard and Co. were the favorites to win the 2019-20 season. But an uncharacteristically bad performance meant that the team crashed out in seven games against the Nuggets.

[caption id="attachment_668963" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-668963" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-06T215543Z_151792708_MT1USATODAY16217735_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DALLAS-MAVERICKS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-1.jpg" alt="Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1271" /> Jun 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the second half in game seven of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The 2020-21 playoffs however painted a very different picture. With Kawhi and Paul George perform at their peak, the Clippers looked unstoppable. But their progress came to a screeching halt as Leonard suffered from a partial tear to his ACL.

There is not much progress in the 2021-22 season, as Leonard hasn't played a game yet. His injury is a long-term one, and its evolution will determine his return.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
2× NBA champion (2014, 2019)

2× NBA Finals MVP (2014, 2019)

5× NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020)

3× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017, 2021)

2× All-NBA Second Team (2019, 2020)

2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016)

NBA steals leader (2015)

3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2015–2017)

4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012)
<h2>Kawhi Leonard stats</h2>
Leonard over the years has grown into one of the best small forwards in the game. In the 576 games he has played, 'the Klaw' for his career has <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leonaka01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 19.2 points, 2.9 assists and 6.5 rebounds.

For the 2020-21 season, Leonard's output took a small dip in terms of scoring but stepped up in playmaking. Putting up 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and a career high 5.2 assists. As mentioned above, he hasn't featured in the 2022 edition.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard 2022 net worth:</h2>
Leonard's annual salary jumped from $3 million to $17 million in 2015 when he signed a 5-year $90 million contract with the Spurs. <a href="https://playersbio.com/kawhi-leonard-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PlayersBio</a> estimates Kawhi Leonard's net worth as $70 million.

In the 2021-22 season, 'the Klaw' is set to earn incredible <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/kawhi-leonard-8066/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$39,344,900</a>. Whether or not he can perform and justify his price tag, remains to be seen. He also features in their list of the top 50 World's Highest-Paid Athletes of 2021.

[caption id="attachment_495874" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495874" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229150125/Los-Angeles-Clippers-Vs-Denver-Nuggets.jpg" alt="Clippers' Star Kawhi Leonard" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kawhi Leonard endorsements</h2>
Lenard earns around <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/kawhi-leonard/?sh=90f02e95f705" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$5.5 million</a> from his endorsement deals. His major sponsor is the shoe and apparel company New Balance. He previously had a deal with the Air Jordan brand. He also has deals with Honey and Wingstop.
<h2>Kawhi Leonard charity</h2>
After Leonard led Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in 2019, he teamed up with the Clippers foundation and a non-profit organization to donate one million backpacks to underserved children in Los Angeles.

He later joined Los Angeles Clippers and has been involved in various charity works since then. Previously, even during his time with San Antonio Spurs, he took part in many such events.
<h2>How to contact Kawhi Leonard</h2>
Unlike many NBA stars, Kawhi Leonard is not active on social media. Leonard doesn’t have an Instagram account. He has an account on Twitter, but he is hardly active on the platform. For business purposes, Leonard can be contacted through his Management agency.

Kawhi Leonard’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kawhileonard?lang=en">https://twitter.com/kawhileonard</a>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nickname</td>
<td width="319">Claw</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Girlfriend</td>
<td width="319"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/kawhi-leonard-his-girlfriend-kishele-shipley-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-couple-kids/">Kishele Shipley</a></td>
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<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Team</td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles Clippers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6′ 7″ (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">2.21 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">New Balance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">New Balance</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard 2022: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements Kawhi Leonard, who plays primarily as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was born on June 29, 1991, and currently plays for Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard first played for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, but was traded that night to the San Antonio Spurs. Once there, he played with them for seven seasons. While he was known for his defensive prowess, Kawhi eventually evolved into an incredible two-way player as his offense improved drastically. 1 Finals MVP, 2 All-Star appearances, 2 All-NBA selections and 2 DPOY titles later, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; wanted a new challenge. Mar 24, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs the first quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Toronto Raptors came calling. After winning a championship with the Raptors, Leonard became a free agent. While he could have re-signed, Leonard opted to stay with a team near LA. While many rumors linked him to the Lakers, Kawhi joined cross city rivals Clippers along with Paul George. Before moving to the Clippers, Leonard is known to have brought a luxurious $13.3 million worth mansion. He lost his father, Mark Leonard, in 2008. He lives with his mother Kim Robertson and has two children with his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley. Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, before Leonard&#8217;s move to the Raptors, frequently mentioned about a Spurs exit. Kawhi Leonard with the Toronto Raptors Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Kawhi&#8217;s time with the Spurs was pretty much done and dusted. With a year left in his contract many teams weren&#8217;t willing to take a risk in trading for &#8216;the Klaw&#8217;. But the Raptors who had seen multiple seasons of early elimination in the post-season took a massive gamble. Trading away one of their biggest legends in DeMar DeRozan, the Raps added Kawhi. The impact was pretty much immediate. With the Raptors&#8217; defense arguably one of the best in the league, Toronto solidified themselves as one of the favorites to win the title. With the Warriors&#8217; suffering from injuries in the Finals, the dream became a reality. Ending the Dubs&#8217; dynasty in six games, the city of Toronto were crowned as NBA champions for the first time and Kawhi won his 2nd championship and his 2nd Finals trophy of his career. Kawhi Leonard with the LA Clippers After an incredible season with the Raptors, Kawhi became a free agent and chose the Clippers as his next destination. With Paul George forming an incredible partnership with him and a pretty much stacked roster, Leonard and Co. were the favorites to win the 2019-20 season. But an uncharacteristically bad performance meant that the team crashed out in seven games against the Nuggets. Jun 6, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the second half in game seven of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2020-21 playoffs however painted a very different picture. With Kawhi and Paul George perform at their peak, the Clippers looked unstoppable. But their progress came to a screeching halt as Leonard suffered from a partial tear to his ACL. There is not much progress in the 2021-22 season, as Leonard hasn&#8217;t played a game yet. His injury is a long-term one, and its evolution will determine his return. Major achievements 2× NBA champion (2014, 2019) 2× NBA Finals MVP (2014, 2019) 5× NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020) 3× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017, 2021) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2019, 2020) 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016) NBA steals leader (2015) 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2015–2017) 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012) Kawhi Leonard stats Leonard over the years has grown into one of the best small forwards in the game. In the 576 games he has played, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; for his career has averaged 19.2 points, 2.9 assists and 6.5 rebounds. For the 2020-21 season, Leonard&#8217;s output took a small dip in terms of scoring but stepped up in playmaking. Putting up 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and a career high 5.2 assists. As mentioned above, he hasn&#8217;t featured in the 2022 edition. Kawhi Leonard 2022 net worth: Leonard&#8217;s annual salary jumped from $3 million to $17 million in 2015 when he signed a 5-year $90 million contract with the Spurs. PlayersBio estimates Kawhi Leonard&#8217;s net worth as $70 million. In the 2021-22 season, &#8216;the Klaw&#8217; is set to earn incredible $39,344,900. Whether or not he can perform and justify his price tag, remains to be seen. He also features in their list of the top 50 World&#8217;s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2021. Dec 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Kawhi Leonard endorsements Lenard earns around $5.5 million from his endorsement deals. His major sponsor is the shoe and apparel company New Balance. He previously had a deal with the Air Jordan brand. He also has deals with Honey and Wingstop. Kawhi Leonard charity After Leonard led Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in 2019, he teamed up with the Clippers foundation and a non-profit organization to donate one million backpacks to underserved children in Los Angeles. He later joined Los Angeles Clippers and has been involved in various charity works since then. Previously, even during his time with San Antonio Spurs, he took part in many such events. How to contact Kawhi Leonard Unlike many NBA stars, Kawhi Leonard is not active on social media. Leonard doesn’t have an Instagram account. He has an account on Twitter, but he is hardly active on the platform. For business purposes, Leonard can be contacted through his Management agency. Kawhi Leonard’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawhileonard  Age 30  Nickname Claw  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Kishele Shipley  Nationality American  Team Los Angeles Clippers  Height 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)  Weight 102 kg  Wingspan 2.21 m  Shoes New Balance  Endorsements New Balance

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