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Who is Kawhi Leonard?

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Kawhi Leonard (born June 29, 1991, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player noted for his prowess on the defensive and offensive sides of the ball whose status as one of the NBA’s best wing players has been hampered by recurring injuries. Leonard won NBA championships, in 2014 and 2019, on the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors, respectively. He won the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his performances in both years. He has also been twice named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year (2015 and 2016), and in 2021 Leonard was named one of the NBA’s 75 all-time best players. In addition, Leonard played small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers from 2019 to 2026.