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Kawhi Leonard
#2SF · Los Angeles Clippers
All-NBA 2nd Team '24All-NBA 1st Team '21All-Defensive 2nd Team '21All-NBA 2nd Team '20All-Defensive 2nd Team '20All-Star MVP '20All-NBA 2nd Team '19All-Defensive 2nd Team '19Finals MVP '19All-NBA 1st Team '17All-Defensive 1st Team '17All-NBA 1st Team '16All-Defensive 1st Team '16DPOY '16All-Defensive 1st Team '15DPOY '15All-Defensive 2nd Team '14Finals MVP '14All-Rookie 1st Team '12
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Height
6'6"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
34
College
San Diego State
Experience
14 yrs
Wingspan
7'3.0"
Reach
8'10.0"
Hand Size
9.75" × 11.25"
B+
Top 20%
CVI
A
Top 9%
Sentiment
A
Top 9%Performance
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Fan Verdict
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
Year
Team
GP
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
FG%
3PT%
FT%
Career
798
27.9
6.4
3.6
1.9
0.4
50.5%
39.1%
86.3%
2025-26
65
27.9
6.4
3.6
1.9
0.4
50.5%
38.7%
89.2%
2024-25
37
21.5
5.9
3.1
1.6
0.5
49.8%
41.1%
81.0%
2023-24
68
23.7
6.1
3.6
1.6
0.9
52.5%
41.7%
88.5%
2022-23
52
23.8
6.5
3.9
1.4
0.5
51.2%
41.6%
87.1%
2020-21
52
24.8
6.5
5.2
1.6
0.4
51.2%
39.8%
88.5%
2019-20
57
27.1
7.1
4.9
1.8
0.6
47.0%
37.8%
88.6%
2018-19
60
26.6
7.3
3.3
1.8
0.4
49.6%
37.1%
85.4%
2017-18
9
16.2
4.7
2.3
2.0
1.0
46.8%
31.4%
81.6%
2016-17
74
25.5
5.8
3.5
1.8
0.7
48.5%
38.0%
88.0%
2015-16
72
21.2
6.8
2.6
1.8
1.0
50.5%
44.3%
87.4%
2014-15
64
16.5
7.2
2.5
2.3
0.8
47.9%
34.9%
80.2%
2013-14
66
12.8
6.2
2.0
1.7
0.8
52.2%
37.9%
80.2%
2012-13
58
11.9
6.0
1.6
1.7
0.6
49.4%
37.4%
82.5%
2011-12
64
7.9
5.1
1.1
1.3
0.4
49.3%
37.6%
77.3%
Recent Games
Date
OPP
Result
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG
3PT
+/-
Thu, 4/16
vs GSW
L 121-126
40
21
7
3
0
0
8-17
1-6
+6
Sat, 4/11
@ POR
L 97-116
37
24
8
5
1
0
10-20
1-5
-6
Thu, 4/9
vs OKC
L 110-128
30
20
8
3
1
0
8-18
2-5
-10
Wed, 4/8
vs DAL
W 116-103
30
34
4
3
1
0
11-19
6-10
+11
Wed, 2/5
vs LAL
L 97-122
22
11
6
2
0
3
4-11
1-2
-12
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$100.3M
Guaranteed
$100.3M
AAV
$50.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Kawhi Leonard's contract with the Los Angeles Clippers grades as a B+ CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other small forwards around the league. Kawhi's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA small forwards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. As a max contract, Kawhi's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 34, the aging curve is the biggest risk factor on this contract — the window for peak production is closing. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
A
#1 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Kawhi Leonard is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA small forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists through 798 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Kawhi's strongest area is PPG at 27.9, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.6 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Kawhi ranks 1st. Kawhi is a cornerstone of the Los Angeles Clippers' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Current Sentiment
A
Very Positive
NegativeNeutralPositive
Kawhi Leonard continues to occupy a fascinating space in the NBA discourse, where his A-grade sentiment reflects the league's unwavering respect for his championship pedigree and two-way dominance, even as availability concerns persistently shadow his narrative. The media and fan perception remains one of cautious reverence — Leonard's Finals MVP hardware and elite playoff performances have cemented his status as a generational talent, but the constant load management discussions and injury reports have created a permanent asterisk around his $50M AAV contract value. Analysts consistently frame him as a franchise-caliber superstar whose on-court impact rivals anyone in the league, yet the persistent questions about his physical durability have become an inescapable part of his public identity. The broader NBA community views Leonard through a lens of conflicted appreciation, acknowledging his elite ceiling while openly debating whether his injury management approach undermines his value as a cornerstone player. His sentiment grade reflects this complex dynamic — universal respect for his talent and accomplishments, tempered by the reality that availability has become as much a part of his brand as his defensive prowess and clutch playoff performances.
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