A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard is a highly decorated NBA player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers. Known as "The Claw" for his defensive prowess and large hands, he is a two-time NBA champion, six-time All-Star, and six-time All-NBA Team member. Leonard's exceptional two-way play has earned him seven All-Defensive Team selections and two Defensive Player of the Year awards. He was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his place among basketball's elite.
In 1980, Magic Johnson won the NBA Finals MVP at the age of 20 years and 278 days.
In 1982, Magic Johnson won the NBA Finals MVP again at the age of 22 years and 298 days.
In 1986, Mike Mitchell was the last San Antonio player to score at least 30 in six straight games before Kawhi Leonard.
During the 1989-90 NBA season, Dennis Rodman won the first of back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards.
During the 1990-91 NBA season, Dennis Rodman won his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award.
In 2002-03, Tim Duncan achieved San Antonio's longest streak of scoring in double figures, matching Kawhi Leonard's 91 straight games in 2017.
In 2004, Chauncey Billups won the NBA Finals MVP in a season when he was not an All-Star.
During the 2005-06 NBA season, the Spurs reached 63 wins, and Kawhi later helped the Spurs surpass this record.
In 2010, Kawhi Leonard was named MWC Freshman of the Year, First Team All-MWC, and the MWC tournament MVP. He averaged 12.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, helping the Aztecs win the Mountain West Conference tournament title and receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
At the end of the 2012 season, Kawhi Leonard was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and placed fourth in Rookie of the Year voting.
In 2012, Tony Parker was the last Spur to record three consecutive 30-point games before Kawhi Leonard.
On April 6, 2014, Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 26 points in the Spurs' 112–92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished the season averaging 12.8 points and helped the Spurs to a 62–20 record, earning a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
On June 10, 2014, during game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Kawhi Leonard scored a then career-high 29 points in a 111–92 victory. He went on to win the series 4-1 and be named NBA Finals MVP.
In 2014, Kawhi Leonard won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs and was named the Finals Most Valuable Player.
In the 2014-15 season, the Spurs extended their franchise-record home winning streak.
In 2015, Kawhi Leonard was honored as the Defensive Player of the Year for his outstanding defensive abilities in the NBA.
On January 21, 2016, Kawhi Leonard was named as a starter for the Western Conference team in the 2016 All-Star Game, earning his first All-Star selection.
On March 23, 2016, Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points in a 112–88 win over the Miami Heat, helping the Spurs extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 45 games.
On October 25, 2016, Kawhi Leonard recorded a career-high 35 points and five steals in a 129–100 win over the Golden State Warriors.
In 2016, Kawhi Leonard received the Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year, recognizing his exceptional defensive skills in the NBA.
In 2016, Leonard was a finalist for the United States men's Olympic basketball team roster.
On January 14, 2017, Kawhi Leonard set a new career high with 38 points in a 108–105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. He was the first Spur to record three consecutive 30-point games since Tony Parker in 2012.
On February 13, 2017, Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points in a 110–106 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking his fifth straight 30-point game. The Spurs' victory also extended their streak of consecutive winning seasons to a league-record 20.
On January 1, 2019, Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 45 points in a 122–116 win over the Utah Jazz.
On January 14, 2020, Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 43 points in just 29 minutes in a 128–103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On February 1, 2020, San Diego State retired Kawhi Leonard's number 15, marking him as the first Aztecs men's basketball player to have his jersey retired.
In 2020, Leonard was a finalist for the United States men's Olympic basketball team roster.
In 2021, Kawhi Leonard was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing him as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
In 2021, The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, naming Leonard as the 34th greatest player in NBA history.
On October 3, 2022, Kawhi Leonard made his return from injury, putting up 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a 102–97 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
On December 8, 2023, Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points, along with five rebounds and five assists in a 117–113 win over the Utah Jazz.
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