The NBA today announced that L.A. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been selected by fans, players and media members as a Western Conference starter in the 69th NBA All-Star Game, which will be held at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, February 16th at 5 p.m. PST on TNT.
This marks Leonard’s fourth career All-Star appearance (2019, 2017, 2016), all of which he has been named a starter.
In his ninth NBA season, Leonard is averaging career-highs in points (27.1) rebounds (7.4) and assists (5.0). The 6'7" forward, who was recently named Western Conference Player of the Week, currently ranks eighth in the NBA in points per game and is tied for third in steals per game (2.