A biography for Kawhi Leonardhasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end.”
“I just try to play every game like it's Game 7 of the NBA Finals.”
“Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there.”
“I've always liked home-cooked meals.”
“It's an honor to have been considered for the team, and I hope that in the future I will have the chance to represent my country by playing for U.S.A. Basketball.”
“I played basketball when I was little because it was fun for me. It still is now. I just love it. I have a passion for it.”
“I always wanted to play both ends of the floor. I never wanted to be one-dimensional.”
“Everything outside doesn't matter when I'm on the court; it's just me and nothing else. Family problems, school, what happened to my father, all the stress goes away.”
“You definitely see a difference in some guys' games when they do get paid. I'm trying to make sure I'm not that player.”
“I just want to keep improving, to keep getting better.”
“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.”
“Everybody in the NBA works on their game. I just tried to follow that lead when I was in high school, college - and now.”
“I'm not one of the guys in the league for the fame. I'm here so I can take of my family, my mom, my friends and take care of myself.”
“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.”
“Oh man, I like Chevys.”
“I'm just the same guy... I don't need to be a celebrity or a superstar.”
“If I get noticed for my individual performance, that's what happens. Other than that, I'm just trying to win the game.”
“Coming to a team like the Spurs, you're automatically going to learn how to play the game the right way.”
“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.”