Kawhi Leonard is without a doubt one of the most fascinating basketball players on the planet. His rise to stardom was as gradual as it was momentous. He became a full-time starter for the San Antonio Spurs in his second year, won a Finals MVP in his third, won Defensive Player of the Year twice in a row, and finished second in MVP voting in his fifth year (2015-2016).
But this year he’s been special, transcendent even, as he continues to expand his offensive capabilities. The Spurs are 0.5 games out of first place with their one All-Star, Leonard, doing a lot of the heavy lifting.