notice how he reacts when he dunks or scores, nothing he just gets back on defense and stays focused no time to celebrate. I really hope this guy develops into a great player because he already has a great players mindset.
exactly, i love his spur like attitude! no gimmicks or flashy after shot dances or anything. he does what he needs to do for the team. As i say when he makes a shot, gooooo Leonard!
+Sergio Gonzalez He recently said, he want to be a All-Star and League MVP. I hope he makes it if GSW cant repeat, I will support Kawhi, he makes defence look fun.
+Sergio Gonzalez And with those accomplishments at an early stage of his career, he's still humble as fuck. Kawhi knows he's Popovich's ace weapon but he still acts like their 4th player. Damn! What a likeable man.
He seems very detached..his sisters in prison, his dad was murdered..he doesnt appear to love the game like a Kobe or a KG..i think its best if he just retires
Same demeanor as TD, incredibly gifted and hard-working and doesn't say a single word nor showboat... It's a big reason why the Spurs are so likable as a team. Leonard, same as Duncan, is a silent assassin
Both. I'm kinda just talkin shit, but Khawi WILL be better becasue he has a better IQ than George. He's taught and learned the game much better than George. So to me he most def will be better. I kinda think he is better already. Fuck Paul George
Miami Heat is winning tonight, and better yet winning this series. Here is how it'll happen: They'll win tonight to avoid being eliminated, then they'll win their first game at home this series, and then battle out a tough one yet again in San Antonio and secure their 3-peat. Watch out!
I have a lot of respect for the Spurs and how Kawhi Leonard has developed into making spurs a top contender once again. Even last year no one thought they had a chance. Good coach, chemistry, and team play should never be excluded from winning a ring because then you'lll get your ass whooped by them.. Seeing Spurs lose game 6 reminded me off how I felt when celtics lost 2010 finals game 7 against LA... I feel for the spurs because it's not even like they lost to a better team! Home court is very big in the finals and unless you have a Jordan winning game 6 and game 7 on the road is damn hard. -Celtic fan
Give that man a METAL for games 3&4.The Spurs failed to win the c last year but they developed a superstar ,sugar K Leonard and they are getting it this time.KaWOW!
Thanks Kawhi for your time with us in San Antonio. I understand why you left. The memories I have of you playing here will always be with me. Good luck.
Mission accomplished, Kawhi. You not only brought another trophy to our beautiful city, but also established yourself as champion, MVP and most important of all, a brother to your teammates. Congratulations. The city and organization wishes you nothing but the best.
#StumblingBlock1 Because he being overshadowed by tim duncan and manu playing with those guy made him the pg u see today now..watch when tim a manu retire parker will have 3 more years and then just then he might get hof status. He still has alot of individual achievements to obtainin Theres plenty of non champs in the hof Charles Barkley Patrick Ewing etc.
he is just a pure pure nba player. love the way he's playing and love his attitude. he doesn't show off or does flashy moves, he just wants buckets -Kawhi Leonard: legend
He's like so chill and his demeanor is very calm. Epidome of a person who talks with how he plays. He gaurd the best players even tho they try to get in his head and yet he refuses to talk. All he does is his job, plays hard D and does his job in offense by knocking them j's down. He just fits so appropriately with Pops and the Spurs.
Kawhi is my second favorite player, and Lebron is my first. I live in SA so these last two finals have been win/wins for me. I either get to see my dude 3peat, or my other dude get his first ring; and Timmy ride off into the sunset as a legend. these may be some of the greatest finals we ever see, no joke. we all just need to sit back and enjoy some of the greatest players to ever play the game, and not bitch about the refs and other stuff. also, Kawhi is going to be a superstar in less than five years, mark it.
+Raymond Tan are you fucking serious? He picked curry's pocket like 5 times in one game and blocked him and everything... You clearly dont watch basketball
He is much better this year~~ even better than what we spurs fans expect~!!!! Love the way he ply the game, energetic yet very humble, you hardly find him complaining about calls.... He is a gift for the spurs~!!!
Kwow leonard is an excellent player, and he has a long and amazing cereer. These past couple of games in the playoffs hes been great. I love that guy spurs are lucky too have him.
Who wouldn't love this kid? Hard working and humble as he lowers his head and play ball!! And it's quite scary how good he can be as a player. He can defend for sure and he's only going to get better as he continues his hard work. Respect!!
Why do I love watching this guy so much?! I cried a little... No joke. I really wish timmy got his ring and so would've Kawhi. I LOVE the Spurs! Go Spurs Go! :')
Totally agree.they both just need some more plays ran in their direction and both could maybe attack the hoop more especially iman.their development is guna b interesting especially on offense.i also feel victor oladipo may fit this mold a bit, he's guna b great too
Top_Notch_Sports Vic is great on defence, something you don't see often with rookie guards, he certainly is a building block for the future in orlando! another guy is Derick favors, he still has the potential to develop in a great big man, the reason people overlook him is becasue he has always played for horrible teams thusfar
Oladipo also is a good offensive player who I think will eventually b great.favors is a solid player just people don't watch em much bc he plays for Utah.shumpert I think could b a great offensive player bc he has size strength and elite athleticism just needs to get his confidence going
***** he is way better offensivly no doubt, but both are very servicable on defence, iman has injury issues though... that has been holding him back and that's why he doesn't go to the rim as hard as he did in his first 2 seasons
As a Toronto Raptors fan watching Kawhi play in the finals, it gives me a lot of confidence to know that Kawhi was mentored by such great basketball minds; Pop, Duncan, Parker, Ginobili
one of a few complete nba players in the league. there's nothing that dude couldn't do. nice job from popovich giving him so much minutes and trusting in his game. spurs' future!
It's amazing how everybody on the Spurs becomes modest, even if they weren't before they got to the team. An unbelievable franchise, gotta respect 'em. Sincerely, A fan of the Spurs' "little brother" - the Mavs
Definitely. I had faith in this guy since we drafted him. I heard nothing but good things about how he was dedicated to improving his game. He is in a good organization and he will grow to be an even better player.
Kawhi shows what he's got and how good he is, he doesn't talk trash and show off, that's what I like about Kawhi, and also the Spurs in general, they have a ton of talent on the whole team, they don't just revolve around one player to do it all like the Heat does, the Spurs I believe deserve to win the Championship
A big part of the Spurs amazing success and consistency is their temperaments. Their whole starting 5 are level headed and don't seem to get flustered under pressure. Leonard is like that.
At this stage of Tim,Tony & Manu career, it hard to think they would of been as successful the last four years without Kawhi. He just the perfect player to compliment such a lethal force at the last legs of there careers. I just hope can step up even further when eventually the big 3 retires.
notice how he reacts when he dunks or scores, nothing he just gets back on defense and stays focused no time to celebrate. I really hope this guy develops into a great player because he already has a great players mindset.
exactly, i love his spur like attitude! no gimmicks or flashy after shot dances or anything. he does what he needs to do for the team. As i say when he makes a shot, gooooo Leonard!
Finals MVP
OvieKovy 2x DPOy, also nominated ever since
look at him now
@@radel096 and now
He has that D. Rose personality; quiet, but deadly.
I just hope he has better knees. I miss Derrick :/
Its not his personality its his composure
***** yeah that would be fun to watch, they remind me of Iceman (Kimi Raikkonen) from Formula 1 :D
*****
"hey" "sup"
Joel Varela that is a great comment, cheers!
His goal is to become an NBA champion. Mission accomplished. Oh, and Finals MVP! Oh, and DPOY! Oh, and 23 years old! Oh, and a Spur!
Sergio Gonzalez Oh, and just got paid $90 mil for 5 years!
+Sergio Gonzalez He recently said, he want to be a All-Star and League MVP. I hope he makes it if GSW cant repeat, I will support Kawhi, he makes defence look fun.
+Sergio Gonzalez And with those accomplishments at an early stage of his career, he's still humble as fuck. Kawhi knows he's Popovich's ace weapon but he still acts like their 4th player. Damn! What a likeable man.
+Witty Head he's their first player now.
+Witty Head he's their first player now.
2019, Best in the world.
Mamadu Saliu Bah 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Na he was never the best player in the world
Impossible not to like this kid!
Yes grandpa
What about now
The spurs will be good next year, especially if kawhi wins.....the whole team is talented and will be hungry
He seems very detached..his sisters in prison, his dad was murdered..he doesnt appear to love the game like a Kobe or a KG..i think its best if he just retires
Same demeanor as TD, incredibly gifted and hard-working and doesn't say a single word nor showboat... It's a big reason why the Spurs are so likable as a team. Leonard, same as Duncan, is a silent assassin
How can anyone dislike this guy? He is respectful and does nothing else besides play the game. He is also humble!
This guy can play offense and DEFENSE. Now that's a superstar in the making.
Aged like wine
Reminds me of Kobe. Began as a "sidekick". Who knows what he'll do in a few years
Like paul george
Storm Obano Fuck that. Kawhi Leonard is 10 times better than pussy ass Paul George. He will be way better in the future too. Fuck George
MultiKingdarius Are you basing that off basketball talent or personality?
Both. I'm kinda just talkin shit, but Khawi WILL be better becasue he has a better IQ than George. He's taught and learned the game much better than George. So to me he most def will be better. I kinda think he is better already. Fuck Paul George
kobe has a huge ego, kawhi does not
He's is good an he doesn't talk much at all, he will be the face of the team when Duncan an Parker are gone
Agree with you. He's such a humble guy, just like the rest of the Spurs.
Vino 21 welp you were right
Well, before they were gone
RIP this comment
Timmy Shagpile this comment aged well 😂
Kawhi Leonard is the same person as Tim Duncan but in a different body lol
john k but better
iiGoHam OnYou not yet
Nah
iiGoHam OnYou he's not better than Tim Duncan ..WTF ..atleast not yet
iiGoHam OnYou Not yet dude. To be better than Tim, he needs to have 3 regular season MVPs.
I give all my respect to this guy. Talented and humble
I love Kawhi's game because there's rarely ever any wasted motion. He's extremely fundamentally sound.
Plus he's athletic too. And he almost took birdmans soul last night, and that putback dunk.
Such a humble guy.. but a beast in game, thumbs up for my man kawhi
Hes like your my player in 2k whos got 99 overall but the servers are down so you cant equip any accessories lmao.
W,W,W,W,W,W,W,W,W and more W's for you dear Sir.
#Relatable
it's not even that funny. relax
saying he's only rocking ankle socks and sneakers like a great offline myplayer
@@swagger1930 gtfo. What's not funny to you may be funny to others
Violet Edge stfu u lame
All these comments about how Kawhi and the Spurs are impossible not to like make me proud to be a Spurs fan!
I'm a Bulls fan but my favorite team from the West are the Spurs.
+VrQz Silent the Spurs have always been just a dominant franchise :)
He's the best overall player in the NBA and no one seems to notice...Until now..
+Wiggs of course no one noticed until now because he wasn't last year. His offensive game wasn't like this last year
+Wiggs yes because he wasnt this good at offense the previous years moron
@Dirk and BOOM !
Love this guy. So calm and collected. Humbleand quiet. Let's his game do the talking.
This dude is the reason I think it'll be hard for the Miami HEAT to 3-peat this year.
It's him and Green and Parker and Duncan and Ginobili and Diaw etc....All of them are monsters and they fit perfectly.
Amiral Drake go spurs go :D
Candy Man Give this guy a medal. Bcuz if the Spurs close it out tonight (Gm 5) Leonard just might be named Finals MVP.
Miami Heat is winning tonight, and better yet winning this series. Here is how it'll happen: They'll win tonight to avoid being eliminated, then they'll win their first game at home this series, and then battle out a tough one yet again in San Antonio and secure their 3-peat. Watch out!
***** Watch. And when it happens don't be mad.
I really like Kawhi Leonard's game.
I have a lot of respect for the Spurs and how Kawhi Leonard has developed into making spurs a top contender once again. Even last year no one thought they had a chance. Good coach, chemistry, and team play should never be excluded from winning a ring because then you'lll get your ass whooped by them.. Seeing Spurs lose game 6 reminded me off how I felt when celtics lost 2010 finals game 7 against LA... I feel for the spurs because it's not even like they lost to a better team! Home court is very big in the finals and unless you have a Jordan winning game 6 and game 7 on the road is damn hard.
-Celtic fan
If there has been any year in the last 10 years that you didn't think the Spurs had a chance, then you don't know basketball.
NBA CHAMPION & FINALS MVP UHGAIN KAWHI LEONARD!!!!
Humblest player in the NBA. =)
Give that man a METAL for games 3&4.The Spurs failed to win the c last year but they developed a superstar ,sugar K Leonard and they are getting it this time.KaWOW!
They gave him the MVP so...
*medal you dumbass
Trevor Holden the mvp trophy is made out of medal so...
cray 3K *made of metal you dumbass
Lol give him a medal and make sure it is made of METAL
Plays with a lot of heart. Glad he won MVP.
Kid looks like he has a bright future.
kawhi leonard is the best player in the nba new generation he has been my #1 support since his debut in the pro league
Thanks Kawhi for your time with us in San Antonio. I understand why you left. The memories I have of you playing here will always be with me. Good luck.
I hope no one starts liking the spurs at my school. I liked being the only spurs fan at my school all my life
Lol
Stevie Velez same
He was just a defensive stopper along with Danny Green in his early days as a spurs. Glad he stepped up in scoring in time for the Spur’s fifth crown.
Mission accomplished, Kawhi. You not only brought another trophy to our beautiful city, but also established yourself as champion, MVP and most important of all, a brother to your teammates. Congratulations. The city and organization wishes you nothing but the best.
So much respect for this dude
Love this kid. He'll be an All-Star in 2 years. Plus he's a great defensive player.
6 years later: Wins 2nd Finals MVP
I like this guy a lot. Humble plays hard, has the best hands for pro ball
kawahi u have the best opportunities playing with 3 potential hof
ain't nothing potential about it. it's guaranteed.
@Stumblingblock1 I was talkin bout Pop Gino And Tim....Parker still has time to sho his hof statud
StumblingBlock1 Naw he sti has like 5 years left easy after that hof status is achieved
#StumblingBlock1
Because he being overshadowed by tim duncan and manu playing with those guy made him the pg u see today now..watch when tim a manu retire parker will have 3 more years and then just then he might get hof status. He still has alot of individual achievements to obtainin Theres plenty of non champs in the hof Charles Barkley Patrick Ewing etc.
maroonoasis It's still potential, because they aren't in it yet.
Special. Team player smart, w/great court demeanor, vision, and control. He can guard, pass & shoot against the best. Love his game!
he is just a pure pure nba player. love the way he's playing and love his attitude. he doesn't show off or does flashy moves, he just wants buckets -Kawhi Leonard: legend
man Kawhi is gonna be an awesome player in the future hes just getting better
This guy is the future centerpiece of the Spurs' franchise. Fo sho!
He's like so chill and his demeanor is very calm. Epidome of a person who talks with how he plays. He gaurd the best players even tho they try to get in his head and yet he refuses to talk. All he does is his job, plays hard D and does his job in offense by knocking them j's down. He just fits so appropriately with Pops and the Spurs.
Damn 5 years later I never would’ve guessed that he wouldn’t be in a spurs jersey
Kawhi is my second favorite player, and Lebron is my first. I live in SA so these last two finals have been win/wins for me. I either get to see my dude 3peat, or my other dude get his first ring; and Timmy ride off into the sunset as a legend.
these may be some of the greatest finals we ever see, no joke. we all just need to sit back and enjoy some of the greatest players to ever play the game, and not bitch about the refs and other stuff. also, Kawhi is going to be a superstar in less than five years, mark it.
Is he now?
being from SD I couldn't be happier for this dude, he's a fine player and person got to watch him plenty at State
i love this kid.. he looks like a humble and has a good personality.. and "quiet" just like a spurs.. pretty sure hes no arrogant like "others"
He can lock up Melo , LBJ, KD, Curry ,ANYBODY
+Ryan Trollin Curry? not so sure
+Raymond Tan are you fucking serious? He picked curry's pocket like 5 times in one game and blocked him and everything... You clearly dont watch basketball
+Young Mula Curry is different now.
+tyler smith same with kawhi.. He improved a lot and is 2nd in mvp votes
+Ryan Trollin Not a single one in their prime
Kawhi going back to spurs.. Would be great
He is much better this year~~ even better than what we spurs fans expect~!!!! Love the way he ply the game, energetic yet very humble, you hardly find him complaining about calls.... He is a gift for the spurs~!!!
Kwow leonard is an excellent player, and he has a long and amazing cereer. These past couple of games in the playoffs hes been great. I love that guy spurs are lucky too have him.
Kawhi leonard my idol
Gospursgo
From philippines :)
Crazy how good he is 6 years later 🦖
Who wouldn't love this kid? Hard working and humble as he lowers his head and play ball!! And it's quite scary how good he can be as a player. He can defend for sure and he's only going to get better as he continues his hard work. Respect!!
Classy Player. Lots of potential. Love the Spurs system
Another great and humble player on the Spurs! Great group of guys
Hes forever gonna be a spurs. Respect pleya
Love my spurs...on TNT tonight..need this game to stay in first place in the west!!!
Such a humble kid. Turning into one if my favorite players to watch
Why do I love watching this guy so much?! I cried a little... No joke. I really wish timmy got his ring and so would've Kawhi. I LOVE the Spurs! Go Spurs Go! :')
He is ALWAYS performing! Last season was great for him and this one even better. He's definitely Spurs material. Just like Danny and Stephan!
been watching him since his freshman year at SDSU. My favorite NBA player!!!
Leonard and shumpert, 2 of the most underrated (and in imans case underpappreciated) players in the league!
Totally agree.they both just need some more plays ran in their direction and both could maybe attack the hoop more especially iman.their development is guna b interesting especially on offense.i also feel victor oladipo may fit this mold a bit, he's guna b great too
Top_Notch_Sports
Vic is great on defence, something you don't see often with rookie guards, he certainly is a building block for the future in orlando!
another guy is Derick favors, he still has the potential to develop in a great big man, the reason people overlook him is becasue he has always played for horrible teams thusfar
Oladipo also is a good offensive player who I think will eventually b great.favors is a solid player just people don't watch em much bc he plays for Utah.shumpert I think could b a great offensive player bc he has size strength and elite athleticism just needs to get his confidence going
*****
he is way better offensivly no doubt, but both are very servicable on defence, iman has injury issues though... that has been holding him back and that's why he doesn't go to the rim as hard as he did in his first 2 seasons
Iman seemed so promising before he tore his acl...
And here we are now. DPOY, Champ, Finals MVP, all around amazing player moving on to TDot. It’s amazing how far he’s come!
You do realize he existed before Toronto right? Lol the man was an MVP candidate with the Spurs.
so humble. Much respect.
As a Toronto Raptors fan watching Kawhi play in the finals, it gives me a lot of confidence to know that Kawhi was mentored by such great basketball minds; Pop, Duncan, Parker, Ginobili
The next Spurs SUPERSTAR. Ka~WOW!
one of a few complete nba players in the league. there's nothing that dude couldn't do. nice job from popovich giving him so much minutes and trusting in his game. spurs' future!
He seams really humble. I like guys like him.
It's amazing how everybody on the Spurs becomes modest, even if they weren't before they got to the team. An unbelievable franchise, gotta respect 'em.
Sincerely,
A fan of the Spurs' "little brother" - the Mavs
Favorite player ever !
Definitely. I had faith in this guy since we drafted him. I heard nothing but good things about how he was dedicated to improving his game. He is in a good organization and he will grow to be an even better player.
I LOVE THIS GUY HE DOESNT SHOW KNOW EMOTIONS AFTER HE DUNKS ON A DEFENDERS HE JUST GO ON ABOUT HIS BUSINESS HE IS VERY HUMBLED
So humble
Mine too. Love watching this guy play!
Kawhi shows what he's got and how good he is, he doesn't talk trash and show off, that's what I like about Kawhi, and also the Spurs in general, they have a ton of talent on the whole team, they don't just revolve around one player to do it all like the Heat does, the Spurs I believe deserve to win the Championship
He's real good. First very athletic player spurs happened in awhile.
i like this behind steph curry his my favorite playe... he's humble, a hustler and great rebounder. jus needs to get his shots up
Here we go Spurs, My team and my family.
what a polite gifted player !!
Awesome player, so young yet already blending in with the Spurs! He's the future of the Franchise
Spurs Nation! 🏀🏆
Now he is a heck of player😄
He is the product of greats.
One of my favorite young players
One game away from some legacy defining shit. Love the guy and I'm happy for him.
Most likeable player in the NBA. Dude has 0 haters.
A big part of the Spurs amazing success and consistency is their temperaments. Their whole starting 5 are level headed and don't seem to get flustered under pressure. Leonard is like that.
CONGRATZ ON FINALS MVP!!!.
he kind of reminds me of jeff green. super athletic pretty underrated and great team players.
This man is going to be a beast in his prime. 2nd year and he's already shining. Get it Kawhi!! GSG!!
Kawhi Leonard is a beast in the game....silent workhorse that nobody will underestimate guarding him next year...let's see you shine again next year
My new favorite Spurs player from day 1!
My top five small forwards not in order Kawhi Leonard, Lebron James, Giannis antetkunmpo, Kevin Durant and , Paul George
MitchyTrix what about Demarcis cuzins
I really hope he makes it to the next Olympics it will be really entertaining to watch him.
The future of the Spurs. One of my favorite players already
Definitely one of my favorite players in the league
what a fun guy
This all aged well
Leonard is a great edition to the spurs team, and has a big future with them
kawhi is a an all around player and he's good at what he does..
At this stage of Tim,Tony & Manu career, it hard to think they would of been as successful the last four years without Kawhi. He just the perfect player to compliment such a lethal force at the last legs of there careers. I just hope can step up even further when eventually the big 3 retires.
Tony Parker still has time left. When ginobli and Duncan retire, they'll still be a play off team.