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Kawhi Leonard is stepping up as a leader

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In today’s Sunday Shootaround at SB Nation, Paul Flannery’s latest piece talks about Leonard’s never-ending work ethic and the subtle leadership abilities that have him on the path to becoming the Spurs’ next Tim Duncan.

Kawhi Leonard has come a long way from being that quiet guy the Spurs traded coach-favorite George Hill for. He is now a self-made super star with the confidence to lead a championship-contending team.

And much to Pop’s satisfaction, he can do it without making a spectacle of himself:

"He speaks to me about things that he sees now.