Kawhi Leonard: I draw from Kobe, Shaq and Jordan to stay calm during games | 2019 NBA Finals

Kawhi Leonard tells reporters that he feels like he was able to do "something special" for the city of Toronto and the Raptors to be able to get them to the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. When asked how he keeps calm during high-pressure situations, Leonard says he draws from the greats like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan, who stayed calm after landing a big shot.
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[@TailorK9]

Kawhi was asked how he responds to trash talk, and answered basically saying no one really talks trash to him. That's power. This man is effortlessly in control.

[@theoGnRfan]

lmao true. Like Vanvleet said to a podcast, other than 1 or 2 players, everyone else was scared of him

[@cringystingy8025]

Im the same way. Super quiet, i dont bother anybody. So no one really bothers me. Except im not a giant black man so theres no fear factor 😂

[@bouddahlovee]

He will never laugh again and it’s our fault

[@elstingergt3374]

Go4TheGusto Nyc he’s a fun guy that’s why we laugh

[@hardyprado4380]

He probably don’t even care

[@angeluzmayhem4042]

I agree

[@1992gus2991]

😂😂😂

[@dannyspencer4736]

*if

[@aiyachristian]

With Kobe gone, Kawhi is such a breath of fresh air, he's so different than every other player in the league, let alone superstars

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

superkriIIin frfr

[@tien5727]

superkriIIin facts

[@khasalihakim1417]

Gone/die?

[@Ricafort11]

@@khasalihakim1417 he means gone(retired) in nba by that time

[@jbb8892]

7:12 when the part about Kobe, Shaq & Jordan begins...

[@King3JSR5]

JB B Salute

[@khadafiindrawan5309]

Nice....👍🏻👌

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

Yeah, i knew just from the length of the video that that wasn't thing only thing discussed. Just seen that its Kawhi probably pissing them off with his non-clownish way of answering questions & knew it'd be a good watch.

[@HannaBoyOD]

Thanks my guy

[@bp6837]

Thanks!

[@NomadiqGentz]

Kawhi is forever clicking down during his 2K19 interviews. Team chemistry +10.

[@quintonchapman1776]

NomadiqGentz or press X to skip and get back to the gym 😂

[@queallure4240]

Fr 😭😭😭

[@dipset508]

Hold this w king 👑

[@arnoldhenry758]

🤣🤣🤣 factz

[@Spitta1996]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@julioescobar8872]

"Win ,Lose or draw, Imma still be living" LMAOO Facts

[@DHaile83]

that was solid

[@travelherotv]

his father was killed when he was young. makes the statement more impactful.

[@DL1of1]

Facts, life is the greatest blessing.

[@ov5502]

Sounds like a Raider

[@carlicelewis7653]

❤❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@brooklynrentals2784]

“It’s not just me, they show my teammates love too when I walk around the city ” all you need to know about Kawhi

[@antonybrown913]

Kobe getting his respect 💪 from the ones that really matter.... Respect that Mamba...

[@jlorreno]

Cameron M your hate boner for ESPN might be bigger than their hate boner for Kobe, geez

[@moneyoverfamily5844]

Cameron M KoBrick is trash KyGod is better

[@Simitachi]

@Cameron M That's one hell of a post just to be discredited for saying Kobe is arguably the 2nd best player of all-time because his game resembles Jordan's.

[@detroitmidunkin2138]

G.O.A.T

[@ultramagahoosierhermit2767]

Kobe is the most overrated player in history

[@juniorgangster9255]

Nobody trash talks Kawhi because he will lock them down on the other end lol

[@user-nd7xu8sb7p]

Junior Gangster real shit 😂😂

[@MacP12]

Big facts 😭😭

[@RR-fc3zm]

Also because they know he won't say anything back...dude just ball's out

[@KingJKickz]

Junior Gangster exactly he has the Jordan and Kobe killer mentality

[@l9ikjam]

Who has he locked up this season?

[@joerho]

Damn he always choosing the teammate chemistry option for every question.

[@tylerjones4418]

Raptors team chemistry 100%

[@PoohKalonji_97]

🤣🤣🤣 this comment

[@michaelhiers6636]

He means it

[@jedi.knight5859]

Was he lying? That’s how this man plays the game.

[@kickgamesoccer2360]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cedricpendji4972]

"...I don't think about what they are thinking." 😂 You gotta love this man

[@altie29]

loved that answer

[@vamshimani2694]

Pleasant way of saying idgaf

[@cortezmauricio56]

Unlike lechoke james lol, even if i choke 6 finals let me think about getting great stats so frauds like espn will make excuses

[@ballaholikk2121]

He low key funny ass dude I swear lol

[@6ixHideout]

Drakes reaction to Kawhi Leonard is on my channel! Lets go Yall!

[@archjourney2487]

The guy who will always say, " it's not about me but it's all about my team!" Respect to Kawhi!

[@ellisdixon3643]

JT 420 let it go

[@bigblockabadmon7820]

@JT 420 So soft, do them dirty? get over yourself

[@shaokhan4421]

Coach pop taught him that lol. He was uber hungry before

[@DOXO881]

07:55 for the part about Kobe, Shaq, Jordan

[@reggp1]

Ben Carson's Blackness 🙏🏿 my n

[@fahadkhanye]

You the best

[@natedog2I0]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks for your service, and keeping us KZbinrs safe

[@Hellamoody]

Was looking for this, thanks!!

[@Dontgotomyyoutube]

Thank you

[@norvinzor]

As quiest as Kawhi is, He is an amazing speaker.

[@jay07261986]

Quiet people reflect a little more...he has thoughtful answers...

[@Tayo39]

true

[@zsxdemon]

Yeah i know, he's a fun guy.

[@vapaperboi]

Quiet has nothing to do with how u speak

[@michael350p6]

Don't even know where you sitting at

[@DarrylMatthis]

Kawhi is a ‘matter of fact’ and focused interviewee. But unbelievably respectful about being cut and dry

[@Blue-no4jt]

Kawhi and Lebron I think are the two most respectful interviewees. Lebron isn't as "matter of fact" but if you consider the types of questions he gets asked every day, it's pretty surprising how he's never lost his cool in an interview. I mean there has been times when reporters have asked him things like "how does this loss contribute to your legacy of losing?" or "which failure are you most disappointed in - your failure as a player or your failure to as a leader?" Meanwhile, KD will get asked questions like "what do you think factored into tonight's loss?" and he will just straight up flip the table, cuss out the reporter, and storm out. Yet for some reason, people still think KD is a nice guy and Lebron is an asshole.

[@Jbourbz]

Yeah I agree, he’s polite while also being blunt which is hard to do on the spot in front of dozens of people. Respect.

[@twonrichpo1126]

Love it... it's so him!! Its real. Shit needed n a world full of folks wanting to say way too much n get likes

[@krlm2280]

You know your humble and mind your own business when opposing teams don't even talk trash to you

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

Lol. Very true

[@thedoctorate]

"I'm not sure. I don't think about what they're thinking." Ice cold.

[@marmarywn3959]

💯

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

Now that's spoken like a true OG

[@smoke3777]

Shit had me dead LMAO

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

@@smoke3777 Best thing about it is Kawhi's facial expressions hardly change man chill as hell

[@geospurs7897]

Kawhi is a bitch.. Fuck that puto..!

[@user-hi3ke6qh7q]

Kawhi is a real basketball player. Everyone else is just acting.

[@citylights3452]

Oh shut up

[@donshifty]

rekij boy just cuz everybody ain't quiet like kawhi don't mean they can't hoop

[@T0YCHEST]

Anyone that hates on the media are Hooper's, who ever gets shit on ESPN when talking players u know they just want to hoop and not be turned into a comedy show i.e Kobe, wilt, kd, but kawhi doesn't hate he just stoic so he doesn't care.

[@gabydize]

rekij TF u talking bout?

[@bobbybrax1615]

KZbin commenters is the real basketball players. Lmfaooooooo

[@IndianaDoug]

Most humble dude the game will ever see. He’s been my #1 since starting with the Spurs. His biggest attribute is understanding it’s not about him. Class act.

[@bt3913]

This press conference exemplifies exactly why Kawhi is my favorite player. *HUMBLE BEAST* 👋👋

[@juniorhernandez7740]

I like how he said they don’t just like me they also love everyone else in the team 💯

[@MrJoshuabrown504]

Junior Hernandez he saying that because he leaving lol I’m joking

[@srouji6]

Kawhi is an old soul! Refreshing how humble he is!

[@domibryant2257]

I am too

[@johnnysgamingchannel1415]

@@domibryant2257 ok

[@g-max2810]

Black Label yes just like me 😊

[@geospurs7897]

Hes a bitch

[@Rapsidu]

Well said

[@Rooted4Life]

I forget he already had a ring, taking down Lebron and the Heat, guarding Lebron when he played for the Spurs. This isn't the first year he has been an outstanding player.

[@ontarioman100]

Kawhi is so humble he is MVP best player in League!

[@geospurs7897]

Fuck that puto.. Puro pinche spurs 210..

[@sekiboombeki1836]

@@geospurs7897 🤦

[@skullyfresh8720]

ontarioman100 is it him being humble or does he have demons that are always bothering him? He looks as if hes always unhappy about something

[@jeffersonjose7437]

Isaac Newton once said that being considered best is because he is standing at the shoulders of the giants

[@trueghostyt5686]

*cough cough* Gianni's is better

[@Angelo550]

That practice jersey looks good enough to be an alternate

[@dexxterthatguyy8180]

True especially with the OVO owl on it

[@ballislife6483]

That ovo logo look way better than a fuckin sunlife patch lol

[@chevylife4608]

Drake is a genius man 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheIcemanthomas]

made from the OVO sweatshop

[@Soulheart901]

Angelo damn they go hard

[@kingofhakix5773]

Hearing him mention Tim, Tony, and Manu warms my silver and black heart

[@newtings7063]

I am a Raptors fan but just hearing him pay respect to TIM,MANU and Tony was really big.i respect him for that..

[@seanwells7778]

Right?! Also bleed silver and black, but have been happy to see Toronto doing so well and want good things for Kahwi going forward. However I want Danny Green back. If we could find a way to get him back like we did with Bellinelli that would be awesome

[@kingvitamindrgglos8127]

Raiders fan? SILVER N BLACK 😆

[@MrArjunchoudhary]

Sean Wells no we like green too sorry lol jk

[@onsumshii4162]

Evral Mack You a raptors fan but u ain’t live in Toronto like me 😏

[@donpadyak8933]

You are the most calm player in nba history and humble . I salute you.

[@xtianjames9489]

He did play with tim duncan for awhile pretty sure he picked up tips from, manu,tony,tim and coach poppa

[@vicholmes278]

Humble is not good

[@qkingoftears]

I always expect Kawhi to begin every answer with “Im a fun guy”

[@cornelioust2165]

Lmao

[@airtrek777]

kawhi so popular, they got bruce banner asking him questions

[@matthewconcepcion4700]

The avengers are recruiting him

[@Hinshu85]

Ulysses Klawe went down but this Klaw will run along Cap and Iron Man.

[@JLTheMonster]

Kenneth Do yeah they need a new Hulk

[@pedrodaniel8897]

@@matthewconcepcion4700 EndGame shit movie end boring

[@Ambrooks83]

LMAO

[@ankhmaathotep7913]

Kawhi Leonard is one KOOL/HUMBLE dude, it blows my mind..

[@extremeking425]

why?

[@allenl9214]

There used to be cool.. Now there is Kawhi Cool

[@g-max2810]

Ankh Maat Hotep just like me ☺️

[@geospurs7897]

Humble? You mean fucking over a franchise because his uncle wants to cash in

[@jampacc]

@@geospurs7897 is that you pop? Lmaoooooo. Bitter butt hurt pop fan here👆🏽👆🏽. A grown man made a decision with his family. Why show loyalty to an org that sees him as a number and to fans that see him as a slave. Kick rocks cowboy!

[@armynavymakarov5330]

Before you to become a Legend, You must acknowledge Legends before you.

[@armynavymakarov5330]

JT 420 Hahaha lol

[@moon_apollo07gayola37]

@JT 420 🤣🤣🤣😍

[@alexhage8092]

Kawhi has a very humbling personality, that's what makes him a champion GOD bless

[@williepaul1305]

U gotta respect this man he dnt be actin like a diva or have the superstar mindset how others players talk he try to answer everyone wit respect

[@Wombaggins]

He was a diva last year sitting out all but 9 games with a thing bruise.

[@CALIFORNIAsGAMER]

Dylan Bunch I bruised my thigh once a Charlie horse I couldn’t run for 2 months

[@mattnorris7124]

@@Wombaggins Bro if you can feel there's something wrong with your body, something's wrong. Hence he went and got a second opinion on it. Doesn't matter if they were telling him nothing was wrong, if he felt hurt, he felt hurt.

[@yourealdaddy4207]

Dylan Bunch spurs suck. They were trying to tell the man he wasn’t hurt. When obviously, if he’s hurt, he’s the one that knows, not tony Parker, not the old white hair man at coach, but him. They treated him like shit and publicly trash talked him over it, they lucky he even played 9. I would’ve told them to fuck off

[@mannyismood8187]

@@mattnorris7124 I mean I wouldn't say that's acting like a "DIVA" I would just say that's not wanting to play for a trash ass team that's not going to make it to the finals anyways because their gonna get dropped off by a team called the Golden State Warriors now yes he was probably recovered but at least he doesn't go on the media or talk bad about them he is just a humble ass nigga you should be happy about that because at least he's not out there saying "see where I'm at I didn't need that trash ass team I'm in the finals anyways bitch"

[@theone-jm3gl]

ESPN hates he gave Kobe Props

[@hearoisrael2814]

They wanna hear LeBron 24/7.

[@riqgeez8776]

Facts

[@backendch1ld]

Zaccai Israel kd burner account😂

[@greatomeister675]

NBA players that played/play the actual game praise Kobe all the time. These analysts and fanboys always choose Lebron.

[@AP90x]

They keep saying hes the closet thing to jordan and trying to disrespect kobe. All the while, kawhi be looking at kobe and modeling himself after him (and some others). Dude had a “MAMBA MENTALITY “. Even in the sense of studying and learning from past players. That was one of kobes greatest strength, looking to see what worked for other great players and incorporating it into his game.

[@ItsJEFFee]

The most humble player ever. One of the reason why I love this dude so much. Your pops is proud of you bro 💪🏽

[@jajonjohnson3865]

The quiet Storm! Is one way to describe this man.

[@cedricpratt2751]

After watching the documentary The Quiet Storm, that's Ron Artest, so think of another name.

[@BNA_Est.1988]

Kawhi is on chill mode 24/7.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Stiff mode. He needs to loosen up. He looks uncomfortable.

[@TheMichaelD69]

Except when he is on the court!

[@MichaelJordan6Rings]

@@MichaelP-ke1tm Lol, is he supposed to dance during the interview? Tf

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

@@MichaelJordan6Rings You don't understand behavioral psychology. He keeps itching himself and his jaws are tight. He's not comfortable in the spotlight or being himself because people like you make fun of his laugh.

[@MR12AMAZING]

@@MichaelP-ke1tm It has nothing to do with the laugh. He clearly suffers from social anxiety, I act entirely the same in social situations. The constant itching of oneself is a common coping mechanism when dealing in such situations.

[@Cody-ec3bt]

You can tell he doesn't like doing interviews. He seems to be introverted but thats what makes him great. Humble and let's his job talk for him.

[@lancey8366]

Idk if he introverted or if he just doesn’t give a shit about reporters and wants to play basketball.

[@KidNamedFinger45]

Lance Yocom FAX

[@user-ux8ge8yp7b]

He just doesn’t like the media.

[@avanish8287]

All nba players hate interviews what you talkin about lmao

[@nikostyleonyomamacoochie8513]

@@lancey8366 yeah like Pascal says, hes a normal guy, he jokes, he laughs, but on the court hes a machine. I think he knows that all interviewers want is to catch him slipping or some shit, which is why he keeps that sort of quiet demeanor when talking in public

[@deetee9546]

Shaq gonna start showing the Klaw more love now lol.

[@harveylarrop6017]

He loves the klaw already, shaq always appreciate kawhi and what he does on both ends of the floor.

[@user-wu6yr4em2f]

@Oliver_B pause

[@jacobvc7096]

Oliver_B wait what

[@user-wu6yr4em2f]

@Oliver_B that's some cuckold shit

[@iplayfirered2151]

@@user-wu6yr4em2f 😂😂😂

[@AJSchnell]

6:15 Kawhi is so smooth with the “Tim Tony and Manu” . That’s from the heart

[@srouji6]

Kawhi ended the Heat Dynasty and now he will end the Warrior Dynasty!

[@elnegritolamar4689]

Underrated comment lol, lowkey facts

[@verawallace9055]

Now that's A Stretch

[@srouji6]

@GodSon If your a golden state fuckboy I guess it is a dumb statement

[@wooge3199]

Black Label hell yras

[@D_Snutz]

@@srouji6 ...thinking that one game wins the series is dumb...

[@sharpshooter012345]

Kawhi is like a older brother everyone would love have.

[@SkillIssue999]

§hąřpśhøõțëŕ Nah he used to beat his younger siblings. It was a serious case of domestic abuse.

[@schoolshooter911]

@@SkillIssue999 no he didnt

[@ryanrhea1]

You need a body guard

[@donte4610]

Nike Is Str8 where’d you get that from lol

[@schoolshooter911]

@@SkillIssue999 dumb bitch

[@jayp8798]

Kawhi is humble person , not being arrogant when answering questions unlike those gsw players ... Go and God bless Raptors !

[@alfonsosantos4011]

KL. Is cold as ICE. True professional a pleasure to watch. Thank you KL.

[@mjjumps]

“Pump they fist and walk back to the bench” 😍

[@jnorth5689]

Do your thing young man. Good luck.the rest the series

[@vibeslafren1604]

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[@osman4945]

Sadly it ends in 6 games in golden state

[@eustaceb547]

@@osman4945 fuk outta here with that SHIT

[@hooligan_714]

@@osman4945 yea fuck outta here with that shit

[@tazzz69dazzermind35]

Osman Whatever. I didn't think they'd beat the Bucks. I didn't think they'd win 1 game against the Golden state Warriors ?? Everything else is gravy. Everyone was saying GSW were going to sweep the Raptors. I thought it could happen with all the stars GSW have. But at least now we know the Raptors can compete with them. 👍

[@blacklivity]

Thank you Kawhi...this guy is so smart!!! I love how he answers reporters' questions. He's real.

[@rdub3795]

Notice the Kawhi referenced Tim, Tony and Manu. Love that. I love my Spurs but I still like Kawhi.

[@bradleegrinde2601]

R Dub I love spurs but I feel he left us on bad terms

[@pjmccarthy5274]

Left you on bad terms. You guys disrespected Kawhi by saying he wasnt hurt. The dude was hurt and instead of giving him what he needed you tried to force him back so the playoff streak could continue. Get over Kawhi is gone and your team screwed it up. I cant wait till he wins one for the Lakers, he will get his payback on Pop and Spurs orginization. It will be remembered as the biggest sports blunder in history.

[@Nanovor4444]

Pj Mccarthy agreed except for the Lakers. He’s not going there lol

[@rifat941]

Pj Mccarthy shut up Toronto fan

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

Fuck the Spurs.

[@moneybagmax2613]

Kawhi really sounds like the old 2k my career dude from 2k11 with his answers😂

[@ramzboi07]

moneybagmax I thought the same thing. He says anything to get all positive feedback 😂😂😂

[@g-max2810]

moneybagmax just like me ☺️

[@russellramos5453]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

Lmfao!

[@bukskiebuks6621]

Hahahahhaa legit

[@jaimepadilla1667]

He’s like the basketball version of one punch man😂😂😂

[@g-max2810]

California Boogies just like me ☺️

[@topouu4013]

That doesn’t make sense ?🤣

[@arnulfovargas5257]

Then kawhi should be bald 😂

[@Thesexmen]

Lebron is boros

[@mauricehalomoan]

@@Thesexmen nah warriors is

[@clooneyreuben7653]

Kawhi is really nice dude! I hope he gets that ring!

[@vicholmes278]

He got a ring dud

[@carlosdcpcg]

He already got a ring

[@carlosdcpcg]

& Finals MVP

[@danielhussain723]

Vic Holmes he said get "that" ring everyone knows he already got a ring 💍

[@bigblockabadmon7820]

@JT 420 A fan base that only cares about him playing for their favorite team? Fuck them. Fans don't care about anyone but themself. Selfish bums. He doesnt play for yall. He plays to get a ring.

[@bigderrick3190]

VERY HUMBLE AND CONFIDENT I'M HAPPY FOR HIM AND DON'T FORGET HE'S A CHAMPION. GREAT INTERVIEW THEY SAY HE DOESN'T TALK MUCH

[@ghost2k25]

He’s a real full time basketball player, not a social media addict like 99% of today’s athletes.

Incoming KD burner account

[@Nukedisaster1986]

@ MAN KD is the goat I Would.. I mean he would drop 50 on kawhi From-DefinitelyNotKD35

[@tylerjones4418]

@@Nukedisaster1986 u r such a dumass

[@Playboynino310]

Kyle #MSDSTRONG '20 😂😂😂

[@Nukedisaster1986]

@@tylerjones4418 You're*

[@venisiuata8503]

That second reporter asked a stupid question🤦🏽‍♂️how u gonna ask Kawai about how curry is able to do something😂

[@Nasdupree9090]

Venisi Uata they really need to ban any Canadian media from asking questions. They’re either questions about how Kawhi feels about the city of Toronto or stupid unanswerable questions.

[@mrsmiley707]

@@Nasdupree9090 stupid idea🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@melchiorao9759]

Most sports reporters ask dumb questions. They also ask the same dumb questions different ways.

[@cheesesteakphilly]

@Andy Dufrane All reporters are morons. And have been asking stupid questions for decades. ...but sure, watch one clip of a Canadian reporter and ask to ban all Canadian reporters....ok, man.

[@syncmonism]

A lot of dumb questions still make sense from a media standpoint (to generate conversation, to allow athletes to respond to common questions which a lot of uninformed fans are wondering about, or to generate more attention and interest in the sport, etc.) but a lot of questions are just plain dumb no matter how you look at them XD. I think they need to get a little bit more playful with the questions, and not only ask about things which are relevant to the game. Anything they can do to get a famous player to open up and talk more and show a little more of their personality is usually a good thing, and is likely to lead to more interesting things which ARE relevant to the game, but a lot of these reporters just don't have enough confidence or charisma to try something more unusual which would encourage this.

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

I've hated the Spurs with a passion but had one love for Kawhi when he first started his career. Sitting on the floor watching the Lakers play against the miserable Popovich I fell in love with the young lad, and said....watch out for this guy. He'll be a top 5 player in the league. That time is now.

[@ilikechopin8112]

This Guy made me fall in love with Basketball! In just one-two games, watching his play, leading the team. Huge player, team lead, great personality, smart, down to earth, creative, good at interviews.

[@slickwatts100]

professionalism tutorial here. heres a guy who's notoriously stoic and non talkative thoughtfully and respectfully answering every question thrown at him....contrast this with the way westbrook handles interviews and tell me if you see a difference

[@almightey5096]

slickwatts100 a great question

[@thebasedangel1]

I’m glad Kawhi is getting all the love he deserves! 💪🏾

[@sleazyfellow]

We knew he was great in San Antonio. He just didn't want to be in SA anymore and wanted to go home in LA. He goes to LA we will hear about his goatness again, the lame brain James.

[@jadanbolton4522]

2019 Spurs would of defeated Denver,Utah, Houston and Portland in the West with Kawhi still down there and would give GSW a good run

[@Jgooze521]

@@jadanbolton4522 Too bad they had to publicly treat his injury like shit & trash his brand. I remember getting so much hate for trying to convince casuals that Raps won that trade.

[@AhoUsagi88]

I'm sure Tim, Tony, and Manu are proud big brothers.

[@g-max2810]

BEST EATS ASMR that’s positive talking love it 😊

[@ATXMEX78]

Great example for today's youth very humble and very strong work ethic. I wish you were still with the Spurs Kawhi, I wish you the best I will always be a fan!!!

[@jayveetang]

nba2k ratings kawhi leonard mid range: 99 3 point: 80 inside shot: 90 emotion: 0 overall 100

[@BIGNEM]

3pt 93*

[@josepharmstead3834]

Lets be real inside shot 92 Mid range 95 3pt 78

[@SubjectZ3RO]

Joseph Armstead Kawhi has been an excellent & efficient 3 pt shooter definitely 80+

[@kaytographics8153]

no its just 98

[@Forgemno]

His 3s ain't no 80 bruh. I love him but nah. 70

[@kserolouKOUMos]

This guy is the essence of stoic philosophy in its realest form.

[@SemperVictor1120]

stoicism applied in basketball

[@g-max2810]

kserolouKOUMos just like me ☺️

[@repoman754]

to the letter

[@slimmee22]

Bballscholar.com Please follow my basketball website 👍🏽🙌🏽

[@vishalsehgal1105]

And Draymond isn't? 😂

[@gustavocarlosmurillo7379]

any question of a reporter: kawhi: u know

[@David-tl6ix]

But with the questions they're asking, they do already know lmao

[@lennertkuyks1591]

@@David-tl6ix lmao so true

[@LandoLeavesLand]

Better than “I mean” like every other dude

[@joshpro88]

@@LandoLeavesLand re watch this and you'll see he says I mean just as much 😂

[@itssimplyjoey]

Shoutout to kawhi for giving credit to the spurs

[@dangerzone9747]

Kawhi has Tim Duncan's personality. I love it.

[@Se0420_]

Danger Zone i think he’s a lot more relaxed than Duncan

[@rickyrunks510]

No.

[@orangelemonade5766]

JT 420 What the fuck are you saying? Calm down bitch

[@kslimeofficialmusic8039]

Im a warriors fan but kawhi is the best thing to happen to toronto since the vince tmac era. derozen bleed heart and soul for the team. But in terma of team succes kawhi has delivered

[@thewarrior8380]

Raps in 4. Warriors are washed up.

[@unhappylive]

He's the best thing happen far greater than tmac and Vince

[@Red4350]

I feel like it's a little unfair on Derozan...he never had MIP Siakim (who lit up the warriors for 34) nor did he have Gasol...so while Kawhi deliverd it's a little unfair to compare the team that Kawahi is on and the team that Derozan was on.

[@jimfoxx]

Tmac didn't play as well as I thought he would with t.o.

[@cityshane1]

As another warriors fan, I agree lol

[@sunnaharoma5517]

The thing I love about Kawhi is that not only is he quiet but he's intelligent and his manners is very impeccable!! I love his manners the most!

[@g-max2810]

Sunnah Aroma positive☺️

[@ironmantwilliam]

Very Humble Athlete Kawhi Leonard all the best for the series Let's Goooooo Toronto Raptors

[@carlosalvador3926]

i really enjoy listening to him answer these media questions, he gives respect and in turn deserves all the respect

[@youngstonersociety9866]

Kawhi the best player with braids since Allen Iverson

[@ssanj17]

Young Stoner Society kawhi > Iverson

[@doublecross8979]

Young Stoner Society Wade??

[@TO8]

What about Melo? Prime Melo in Denver was pretty damn good.

[@BoubbieVagee]

Sanjuid Ali 18 you crazy

[@MrDerrickrose25]

Carmelo Anthony ill take kawhi's 7 year career over melo's whole career

[@jmmr5221]

dude asked why is curry good at relocating 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ndn4203]

Atk Jorge right, dumbass question. He’s just like pop. Most the questions are simple and the reporters try and make it seem deeper then it is. Then he answers with very simple funny answers.

[@elitesnipa6534]

obviously screen setting😂💯

[@LandoLeavesLand]

Golden state is obsessed with themselves

[@simchatamkin11]

Should've asked y Durant is good at relocating

[@jesseperaza7471]

Wats more impressive is he actually answered the question

[@kamerondavis122]

Skip disliked this from 405 different accounts 😂

[@cornelioust2165]

Agreed lol

[@marilyncastro3148]

I love how he keeps saying, "It's not about me..." Such an awesome, humble guy. Really one of a kind athlete!

[@AreLL]

Most humble superstar player ever, EVER!! #Rolemodel foreal. It’s just a game it’s all for fun”

[@ThatsPety]

Nah, humble but definitely not the most humble. Even Curry is more humble. Not that it's a competition lol

[@ThatsPety]

@Tatcher Jacques yeah I know, I really don't mean it that way but while typing I realized that's what it sounds like 😆

[@g-max2810]

AreLL Lio Love it 😊

[@dahnleycabreros9316]

either he is humble or he just dont give a fooooookkkkkk about anything 😂😂😂

[@geospurs7897]

Most humble at fucking over a franchise.. With uncle fester.. Fuck that puto .. San anto knows who he really is... Uncle fester wants a job in the front office.. Na spurs dont do that... 210

[@jeanmoleus3590]

Dang! His fellow players respect him that much, they don't even trash-talk him! This dude is all about playing ball

[@abotello8320]

👍Best of luck to you and your team kawhi I wish you the best! -San Antonio native

[@g-max2810]

ab den positive☺️

[@conanobrien8187]

I'm a Wisconsin boy and bucks fan. But God damn, I wouldn't wanna beat by anyone other than him. Mad respect

[@jordanjohnston5842]

I dont think about what they thinking - Professional MFing sports athlete

[@Deimos_the_Autist]

@Dawei Zhao that's called a state of flow actually

[@kennethhenderson3721]

Love this dude man. He did San Diego State proud.

[@keithsdayoff1956]

Rebs fan here I remember those days. Didn’t think I’d see him here now

[@abracadabrablah]

BSU fan here. I normally hate SDST, but respect to Kawhi lol

[@kennethhenderson3721]

Don't worry man we're all old school Mt. West fans. It's a brotherhood

[@lukerangel16]

He did Riverside proud.

[@timd4789]

You guys should be proud of hum

[@GeoDelGonzo]

True zen, so much to learn from Kawhi at just being at peace with himself, the game, and other players.

[@aiyachristian]

I swear kawhi belongs in the category of older generation of players like Kobe, KG, Tim Duncan, dirk, just down to business

[@GenevieveThornton]

superkriIIin hell yeah, exactly 👏

[@Forgemno]

Take dirk out... He wasn't about rings

[@brandonthomas4838]

@@Forgemno but Dirk took his team to the finals twice 🤦‍♂️

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

Nah, take KG tf outta there.

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

Forgem Nos ....Nah, Dirk was about that business. KG resorted to being BILL LAIMBEER his last three years in the league.

[@superman4ever101]

If you close your eyes and hear him talk is like listening to Derek Rose talk . very calm and chill.

[@awlol123456]

1) Opponents: You can't guard me. You are WEAK🤬 Kawhi: 😑 2) Teammates: Great fade away shot👍 Kawhi: 😑 3) Reporters: How do you feel about the game? 🤨 Kawhi: 😑 Good

[@traviszee9900]

Anthony Wong Game 7: Buzzer beater 🚨 Kawhi: 😲

[@sassysassy9950]

Hahhaha

[@Lalo6169]

Anthony Wong picking up the NBA Trophy Kwahi: 😑

[@willlindquist8415]

Anthony Wong ain’t this the truth tho

[@g-max2810]

Anthony Wong just like me ☺️

[@johndizon6121]

Nobody talk trash to Kawhi, they know he will not respond 😂

[@ethanmcroy]

John Dizon "Well, you know, I'm still playing my game over here. And, you know, I don't even really think about you" I feel like that'd be his response

[@richarddiaz1614]

Durant learned that already.

[@prodbyL1TK3Y]

Yo The Way He Was Explaining The Question Was Actually Dope...

[@fernandoiturburu2607]

I like this guy. he's very good, he's simple, and he has class. and yet, he never talks about himself but his team. and then playing with duncan, ginobil and parker, that's not something you can disregard in the making of a great player.

[@10Ped]

He finds a way not to say he’s not staying in Toronto without saying it. Smart man

[@kaigodsson420]

right he keep referring to his team as them/they not us! lol

[@annmarieelder6943]

Cool calm and collective. He doesn't big up himself he is all about team effort! He answers questions with wisdom. Smart guy

[@duvalmaria]

All our Raptors players are so awesome and down to earth!! So proud of them. #GoRaptors 💪💪❤️❤️

[@shanishay9713]

So freaking humble. Love it. I spilled a few tears because it's refreshing to see someone so humble. I barely see it which is sad

[@vicholmes278]

He programs but i want you

[@teamus1756]

Kawhi is just like Tim duncan a quiet killer

[@cast_da_legend1361]

I kno bro man lost the love of his life his dad dude has a lot of pain in him that he holds in you can see it in his eyes

[@OnewYork]

@@cast_da_legend1361 < YOU cant "read" eyes .. hardly anyone can tell one soul from another .. it's only because we "read" their biography is why we know anything about anyone.

[@cast_da_legend1361]

@@OnewYork what the fuck u taking bout bro

[@zendavis3501]

@@OnewYork You sound like an idiot. The eyes are the windows to the soul you freak.

[@lebendystraw3683]

You can tell he learned a lot from Duncan.

[@OWNDBYHEC]

My favorite player. He is so likeable even being a spurs fan I will always cheer for Kawhi.

[@CoinstarPH]

That why I like KL, bcoz he so simple and cool. He deserves all the attention. I'm GSW fun but who ever win this season they deserve it. Good luck.

[@straightshootah7550]

Yeap, Kyle Lowry is a cool cat

[@battosaihimura8840]

Love this Guy,So Humble n Down to Earth Superstar! Knows where Due Respect should be given.👍👍👍

[@faaflyg6802]

True definition of an athlete let the work speak for itself #theKlaw

[@mattsdelpilar1569]

That's the MVP attitude being humble is one most I like kawhi.....thumbs up idol

[@MrPaulluma]

Well you sure as hell contributed fast as f*** yo!!! Shoot man turned that team around in an instant. Beast mode!!!

[@Shem441]

I think Big K misses his Father and we are watching a man aho doesnt take life for granted and he channels his strength through the event of losing his Father.

[@nashy4689]

Feel like he hasn’t been truly happy since then 😞

[@Forgemno]

That why he keeps the truck

[@Shem441]

@@nashy4689 I agree...only if his fater was there to witness what he is doing...who knows what a phenome this guy could be.

[@Shem441]

@@Forgemno HHMMMM ...didnt think of that...you are on to something.

[@mikeg1871]

When he says "guarding the best player" ...not acknowledging that he is the best.....crazy defensively AND offensively

[@stackzdollaz9508]

Michael Giron at dat time he was guarding lbj. Lebron was def the best player.i feel wat u sayin tho.

[@DatsjoeYT]

Damn so many ppl get caught up in the moment kd is the best player first kawhi got to get the chip and second hopefully by gm 3 kd will be back after all to be the man you have to beat the man.

[@jahix6384]

I think that Kawhi is what every player with that type of skill should look at because humility goes a long way

[@heyitsme9027]

amazing stuff man thats so cool