How A Shy Role Player Became An NBA Legend

Here's the story of Kawhi Leonard and how he transformed from a role player into an NBA superstar.

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[LanceVance]

The greatest "when hes healthy..." player of all time

[BigKettleBoy]

Kawhi on the Raptors just seemed too good to be true. It felt perfect. Miss those days

[ronnie]

I did not realize how young Kawhi was when he got injured, makes me extremely sad now considering what he could've done. He essentially had a Giannis type momentum by the age of 26 leading up to the injury.

[jason_berns]

One of the humblest NBA Superstars I've known. From a Defensive stopper in 2011-2013 to Offensive threat and eventual FMVP for 2014 Championship. A second Ring and FMVP with Raptors.

[KyleWatters]

His time with Toronto is one of the best moments in NBA history.

[Logiwrld]

RIP KAWIS DAD AND BILL RUSSELL MAY HE REST IN PEACE 😭🕊️

[NH-stuh]

This video came out just as it was announced that Kawhi is returning. Lets hope he can stay healthy

[KoumThammBets]

He's my favorite NBA player. He doesn't complain or flop. There's no showboating like most of the NBA players. He made me laugh like no other NBA player when we heard his laugh for the first time. Haha

[kidocorn]

I love this guy, I don’t care how the media portrays him. God bless you Kawhi.

[friendlyneighborhoodtoaste]

Honestly, kawhi achieved SO MUCH at such a young age. I wouldnt be surprised if he finished at top 5 all time if he was always healthy. He’s been at the mvp convo so many times, he just couldn't get enough games in.

[abrahamramirez]

As a spurs fan watching Kawhi transform from rookie to a superstar was insane! Literally took one season and on year two he was already playing the King for the NBA Tittle ! Can’t make this stuff up literally something out of a movie 😩

[YvngGoat_]

Kawhi’s not shy. He’s just professional at his workplace.

[inyamuthafuckinface]

I dont know for yall, but when I look at him, I do see the infinite sadness in his eyes....that breaks my heart everytime 😔😞

[JORDAN]

Dude beat superteams. Played both sides. Legend

[marcuscastillo]

Two words. Tim. Duncan.

For real though Kawhi really worked his ass off to be great and his run with the Raptors showed how much of a superstar he was.

[Internal_Sight]

That laugh still takes me out today 🤣 love Kawhi

[Celticever]

I'm a Lakers fan but kawhi is one of my favourite current players in the NBA. I hope he wins a championship with the clippers

[Terror]

He will have one of the weirdest resumes ever.

More FMVPs than Curry
More DPOYs than Jordan
Less Points than Tobias Harris
Less AS Apps than Kyle Lowry

[winstonsmiths]

My son played Moreno Valley CA league with him at 11 years old. He was a bit timid back then. But he was still a little beast of a player and everyone knew he was going to the NBA at that time.
Many players have to grow into the league anyways

[castlewhite]

He's so much of a legend that his sightings are like that of Bigfoot's