NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard claims second MVP award
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard claims second MVP award

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard trusted himself when people doubted he was injured last year, finding an inner calm that one year later has returned him to the level of NBA champion. Leonard won his second career NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award on Thursday, helping spark the Toronto Raptors to a 114-110 victory over Golden State Warriors and a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series. I just think about my past life and try to learn from situations and be wise and learn from others.” A right quadriceps injury kept Leonard out for most of last season in San Antonio, some reports saying Leonard no longer wanted to play for the Spurs and used the injury as a means to that end. “Being able to win this championship this year is just something special for me because you know how the last year everybody was looking at me, and I stayed true to myself,” Leonard said.

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Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, with no timetable for his return from right knee inflammation. “When you watch him play, it was very obvious that is not Kawhi Leonard,” team president Lawrence Frank said before the game, calling the injury “tricky.” Frank …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he …

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee
9 months ago

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard returned to Los Angeles on Monday to receive treatment on his sore right knee. Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has a sore right knee and will miss the game Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters at the team’s shoot-around earlier in the day. “But yesterday was when we found out.” Lue …

Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With the Los Angeles Clippers compiling one of their best rosters ever, Kawhi Leonard wanted to make sure the focus was on the quest for a first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history rather than his future. I’m in a moment in this season of trying to get us to a place we haven’t been before.” The …

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent another knee surgery after being forced out of the playoff series loss to the Phoenix Suns. Watch Video: Victor Wembanyama goes to Spurs as No.1 pick The concern for the franchise is that Leonard also injured his right knee during the 2021 postseason and missed the next season. President of basketball operations Lawrence …

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard flashed his top-level playoff form in the series opener as the Los Angeles Clippers showed they are a valid threat to win their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Sunday’s 115-110 victory represented Leonard’s first playoff game in 22 months since tearing the ACL in his right knee against the Utah Jazz in June of 2021. It’s playoff …

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — After a pre-shootaround workout Thursday morning, the Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard from out to questionable, and later announced him as a starter against the Pistons. When asked when he knew Leonard would be coming back, Jackson responded, “When I heard, ‘At 6-foot-7, from the I.E., Kawhi Leonard.’ That’s when I knew, that’s when it was sure for …

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers
2 years, 2 months ago

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard played his first meaningful game in 16 months in the team’s season-opening victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard waited 493 days to play in an NBA regular-season game before the Clippers’ season opener — then he had to wait a bit longer before his return from knee surgery became official. “Starting I would …

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp
2 years, 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp

Daily Mail  

Kawhi Leonard is set to return from injury and play 5-on-5 in training camp next week, as the five-time All-Star has reportedly been cleared for full participation following his 2021 ACL tear. Paul George missed a large chunk of last season through injury, playing just 31 games 'When you're dealing with a major injury, you can't predict,' Frank said. Leonard's …

Andre Iguodala on the Steph Curry 2015 NBA Finals MVP debate and why we got it right
2 years, 7 months ago

Andre Iguodala on the Steph Curry 2015 NBA Finals MVP debate and why we got it right

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Revisionist history is a funny thing. It has been seven years since I was one of the media members who decided that Golden State’s Andre Iguodala was the MVP of the 2015 NBA Finals, with six of my colleagues casting the same vote and the four others deeming Cleveland’s LeBron James worthy of the honor in a …

NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great
3 years ago

NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great

New York Times  

The last time Kawhi Leonard played in a basketball game was Game 4 of the 2021 Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz. “I don’t care about the Western Conference finals,” Leonard said with the Clippers two wins away from the star-crossed franchise’s first-ever conference finals appearance. Like, ‘You’re going to be the guy now, because Timmy is getting older, …

LeBron James touts Stephen Curry for MVP
3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James touts Stephen Curry for MVP

The Hindu  

When the Los Angeles Lakers drew the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Western Conference play-in tournament, LeBron James had one player on his mind. James told reporters that Warriors star Steph Curry was his pick for league MVP in 2020-21, a less-than-conventional choice this year despite Curry's stardom but high praise ahead of Wednesday's high-stakes matchup. "I mean, just …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to become first San Diego State player to have his jersey retired
4 years, 11 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to become first San Diego State player to have his jersey retired

Firstpost  

Leonard helped lead the Aztecs to national prominence during his two seasons, including reaching their first Sweet 16 and finishing a program-best 34-3 in the 2010-11 season San Diego: Kawhi Leonard will become the first San Diego State player to have his jersey retired when the No 7 Aztecs honour him 1 February during a game against Utah State. Leonard …

Kawhi Leonard plays down Michael Jordan comparisons
5 years, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard plays down Michael Jordan comparisons

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard played down being compared to Michael Jordan by Doc Rivers after inspiring the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-94 victory over the Utah Jazz. Rivers stated during the play-offs last season that Leonard was "the most like Jordan that we've seen", a compliment that cost him $50,000 for violating the NBA's anti-tampering policy. The Clippers coach was asked …

Kawhi Leonard officially signed with Los Angeles Clippers, reportedly opts for three-year deal
5 years, 5 months ago

Kawhi Leonard officially signed with Los Angeles Clippers, reportedly opts for three-year deal

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard has officially joined the Los Angeles Clippers, but has reportedly made a surprising decision regarding his contract. Such an agreement would allow Leonard to become an unrestricted free agent alongside his co-star Paul George – whose arrival from the Oklahoma City Thunder was also ratified on Wednesday – in two seasons, which puts pressure on the Clippers to …

Kawhi Leonard reportedly decides to join Clippers
5 years, 6 months ago

Kawhi Leonard reportedly decides to join Clippers

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard will reportedly spend next season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard, 28, is fresh off a season in which he led Toronto Raptors to the franchise's first NBA title and claimed Finals MVP honours. Read | Earthquake suspends anticipated Pelicans, Knicks Summer League game Incredibly, ESPN also reports Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is joining Leonard at …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard taking time 'before deciding next move'
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard taking time 'before deciding next move'

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard’s free agency decision may not come for a few more days. The star and his representatives “are going through the process and taking their time before deciding the next move,” according to a report from The Athletic. The Lakers believe they're “firmly in the lead” to land the star because of the “recruiting efforts and assurances made on …

Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment was a slow process like his free-agency decision
5 years, 6 months ago

Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment was a slow process like his free-agency decision

LA Times  

As a star 6-foot-6 forward at Riverside King High in 2008, Kawhi Leonard possessed skillet-sized hands, a 7-foot wingspan and a steely demeanor. 2 / 11 Riverside King’s Kawhi Leonard is fouled by Taft’s Bryce Smith a Southern California Regional semifinal playoff game on March 6, 2008. 3 / 11 SanDiego State forward Kawhi Leonard reacts after he was mistakenly …

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard reveled in the Raptors' first NBA title after beating the Warriors in Game Six on Thursday. The Raptors completed a 4-2 series win in the NBA Finals courtesy of a 114-110 victory at Oracle Arena. Leonard became just the third player to win the Finals MVP with two different teams, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James, having also …

NBA Finals 2019: Family tragedy taught Kawhi to enjoy life and hoops
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Family tragedy taught Kawhi to enjoy life and hoops

The Hindu  

After coping with the trauma of his father's murder as a 16-year-old, Kawhi Leonard has no difficulty putting basketball in its proper perspective. You're within that moment and you're embracing it and enjoying what's going to happen next.” He's enjoyed a lot over his career, an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2014 with San Antonio and NBA Defensive …

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury

The Hindu  

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard offered some sympathy for Kevin Durant after the Warriors forward left Game 5 of the NBA Finals early with yet another injury. READ | Kyle Lowry unimpressed with Raptors fans' reaction to Kevin Durant injury "We work so hard to either play in the Finals or just play in the NBA, and when you're not playing, …

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard credits load management for NBA Finals run
5 years, 6 months ago

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard credits load management for NBA Finals run

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard said he would not be leading the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals if not for the team's load management. Former San Antonio Spurs star Leonard suffered a serious quadricep injury in the 2017 playoffs, which affected him throughout the following season. However, once San Antonio traded Leonard to the Raptors last offseason, it trusted the 2014 NBA …

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors reach brink of first championship title after taking 3-1 lead against holders Warriors
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Raptors reach brink of first championship title after taking 3-1 lead against holders Warriors

Firstpost  

Toronto advanced to the brink of a first NBA title as Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and the Raptors ripped defending champion Golden State 105-92 Friday in the NBA Finals. Oakland: Toronto advanced to the brink of a first NBA title as Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and the Raptors ripped defending champion Golden State 105-92 Friday in the NBA …

Raptors' Leonard calls Toronto experience 'special'
5 years, 7 months ago

Raptors' Leonard calls Toronto experience 'special'

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard has expressed his gratitude to the "special" Toronto fans as the Raptors bid to win a first NBA title. Read | Pascal Saikam-inspired Raptors take Game One "When you come in as a rookie, you're trying to stay in the league and you don't know what the league is about or if you're going to stick. "Obviously, it's …

NBA finals 2019: Warriors stars Curry, Thompson are only human, says Kawhi
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA finals 2019: Warriors stars Curry, Thompson are only human, says Kawhi

The Hindu  

The Toronto Raptors did not get overwhelmed by the quality of the Golden State Warriors during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to Kawhi Leonard. "We don't have conversations like that," Leonard said when asked if the Raptors had discussed Golden State's quality prior to the game. "It's about keeping your composure, don't keep your head down when players …

NBA Finals 2019: The trio that could swing the series
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: The trio that could swing the series

The Hindu  

Everyone knows that the likes of Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard will have a big say in the outcome of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. The Raptors guard converted 45.5 per cent of his attempts from behind the arc during the regular season but was virtually a non-factor against the Milwaukee Bucks in the …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard inspires Toronto Raptors to first final with win over top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard inspires Toronto Raptors to first final with win over top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks

Firstpost  

The Raptors won the series in six games as Saturday’s contest at Scotiabank Arena was a mirror image of game five, featuring a strong start by Milwaukee before Toronto came back in the fourth quarter to close it out with several clutch plays down the stretch. Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard finished with 27 points and a career high 17 rebounds …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Kawhi Leonard leads Toronto Raptors to gritty overtime win over Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Kawhi Leonard leads Toronto Raptors to gritty overtime win over Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3

Firstpost  

Kawhi Leonard scored eight of his 36 points in the second overtime period to lead the Toronto Raptors to a gritty 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard scored eight of his 36 points in the second overtime period on Sunday to lead the Toronto Raptors to a gritty 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the …

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