Kawhi Leonard, sometimes known as Kawhi Anthony Leonard, is his abbreviated name. On June 29, 1991, he was born. He was also a National Basketball Association (NBA) professional basketball player with the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA). Leonard spent his whole college basketball career with the San Diego State Aztecs. As a sophomore, he has been named a consensus second-team All-American after this tournament.
Similarly, he was taken with the 15th overall choice by the Indiana Pacers and afterward patronized by the San Antonio Spurs. In 2014, he won an NBA championship with the Spurs and was voted the Finals Most Valuable Player. His free-agent contract with the Clippers expired in July 2019.
Similarly, he has four All-Star appearances and two All-NBA First Team accolades. Numerous works and successes established him as one of the most famous basketball players in history. The 37 quotes from Kawhi Leonard below may inspire you.
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“I want the kids to know that it’s not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whether it’s to be a basketball player or scientist… if they believe in themselves, they can do anything.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I like being the underdog so they don’t expect what’s going to happen. It pushes me to work harder and do the things I’m not doing better.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I JUST TRY TO PLAY EVERY GAME LIKE IT’S GAME 7 OF THE NBA FINALS.”― KAWHI LEONARD
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“I’m just here to play basketball and have fun and try to win another championship.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I rarely eat breakfast because of our schedule, actually. If I do, though, I’ll try to do an egg-white omelet with some bell peppers and mushrooms. Maybe a side of a bunch of different fruits.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’ll never try to win an award. I’m out there just playing for my team.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“My dad leaving my life. That’s the biggest thing that happened to me. I just remember what he tells me, the memories, and try to move on forward each day, knowing that he’s still here, looking down on me.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’M JUST LIVING IN THE MOMENT, TRYING TO WIN EVERY GAME. THAT’S ALL I’M FOCUSED ON.”― KAWHI LEONARD
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“As long as you give your best effort, I feel like that’s all you can do.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I like the old-school muscle cars.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“Winning is motivation.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“That’s how I grew up. Just play defense – and make a basket.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“Not all water is great for you. I drink a lot of water during the day, but I stay away from certain waters because their pH levels are low. Stick to alkaline waters with a higher pH. Trust me.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’m always trying to come down with a win. That’s what matters to me and my squad.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I just want to keep improving, to keep getting better.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’m just a low-key guy.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“You just go out there and try to compete and try to make a play for your teammates.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’m just trying to pass Tim Duncan in championships if I can one day. That’s my motivation; that’s what I strive for. Tim is one of the greatest players who has ever played, so if I could get close or reach that plateau and have my name on that list.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“It’s just a great feeling, once you have a child.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I could have gone to a bigger school. I use it as motivation going to a school that loved me. I wanted to put them on the map and show everyone that you don’t need to go to a top school to make it in the NBA.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I don’t eat the same meal or at the same time every single day. You get tired of that real quick. I just try to make sure whatever I’m eating is fresh and clean and good for my body. That’s about it.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“WHEN I’M AWAY FROM BASKETBALL, I HANG OUT WITH MY FRIENDS, CHILL, AND THAT’S ABOUT IT.”― KAWHI LEONARD
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“I don’t like to bring attention to myself. I don’t like to make a scene.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I look at film, but more than watching individual players, I’m trying to watch a team’s whole offensive scheme. I’m trying to know their tendencies so I can… guess. That’s what it comes down to, really, making the best guess.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I try to come in with a focus to stop my man and win the game. I’m always trying to be ready to catch them off their strides by being physical enough without getting fouls.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“It’s just the game itself that drives me. I just want to be able to compete at a high level.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“People in the NBA are just as athletic as you. That’s the game. You have to have the change of pace. You have to change speeds to get around people.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“Whoever I’m playing against, I go in and try to stop their best scorer and try to get myself going on the offensive end.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I work all summer and throughout the whole season to be prepared for the challenges that I have to face.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I don’t care about winning an MVP – the MVP doesn’t mean you’re the best player in the league.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’m just the same guy… I don’t need to be a celebrity or a superstar.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can’t take anything away from that. But it’s pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’m just happy that I get the opportunity to do the things on the court that I do in practice.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I’ll be happy.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I’ve always liked home-cooked meals.”― Kawhi Leonard
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“I definitely don’t like to eat a lot before I play. I don’t like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I’m feeling hungry before a game, I’ll eat one of those protein bars, but that’s it.”― Kawhi Leonard
