Kawhi Leonard Net Worth 2024

Name	Kawhi Anthony Leonard
Net Worth	$160 Million (Approximately)
Age	32 years (born June 29, 1991)
Residence	Los Angeles
Position	Small Forward
Marital Status	Married
Source of Wealth	Professional NBA Player, Endorsements, Investment
Salary	$45.6 million (2023/24 NBA Season)
Endorsements	Jordan, Nike, New Balance

American basketball star Kawhi Anthony Leonard is currently under contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Although he frequently plays as a point forward, shooting guard, and power forward, his primary position is small forward. The Klaw, his famous moniker, was given to him by admirers after they observed his large hands. (measured 11 inches from tip to tip).

Kawhi has received many honors during his seven NBA seasons. He has won the NBA title twice, been named MVP of the Finals twice, won Defensive Player of the Year twice, been selected to five All-Star games, and been named to the first team of the All-NBA three times. He has appeared on the first squad of the NBA's All-Defensive teams three times out of his seven selections.

Many NBA experts and legends, including Michael Jordan, have referred to Leonard as the greatest two-way player in the league. After playing a supporting position on a Spurs squad featuring future Hall of Famers Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Tim Duncan, Leonard gained widespread recognition due to his outstanding defensive performance in the 2013 NBA Finals. From 7.9 points per game in his debut season to an MVP-caliber stat line of 25.5 points, 5.8 boards, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on an average of 33.4 minutes, Leonard had increased his scoring average for five straight seasons. Leonard came in second place for MVP in 2016 and third place for MVP in 2017.

How much is Kawhi Leonard’s Net Worth in 2024?

Kawhi Leonard's net worth is approximately $160 million in 2024. He is regarded as one of the NBA's best two-way wing players and receives an impressive salary for his versatile efforts on the court.

The Klaw is the Clippers team's second-highest compensated star behind Paul George, ranking eighth in the NBA. Like most NBA players, Kawhi's primary source of income is his basketball profession, which also brings in a sizable sum from brand sponsorships.

In fact, he was placed number 29 on Forbes' ranking of the World's Highest-Paid Athletes in 2022 but has dropped down to #35 in 2023, with a salary of $42.4 million from the NBA and the remainder from sponsorships, for a total revenue of over $45 million. Kawhi has used his millions to engage in several businesses in addition to the NBA, earning him a respectable amount of discretionary income.

Kawhi Leonard Salary

In the 2023/24 NBA season, Kawhi Leonard’s salary is $45,640,084.

Kawhi Leonard Endorsements

The small forward for the Clippers also earns a lot of money from his company endorsements. Thanks to his reputation, he is now one of the more marketable athletes in the NBA. He makes about $5.5 million a year from advertising agreements.

Kawhi inked a shoe contract with Nike when he was selected, earning less than $500k annually. The fights resulted from Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, not paying its players more than $10 million.

Kawhi played amazingly well and received nominations for Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player. The deal, according to Leonard's representatives, was not the best. At that point, New Balance intervened and made a sizable offer—roughly above $5 million per season. Kawhi was consequently given one of the best 15 sneaker endorsement contracts in the NBA.

Kawhi already has three trademark brands that he has created in association with New Balance. He debuted his first sneaker in 2019 and his second in 2020. When his first sneaker was unveiled ahead of Game 5 against the Sixers, it sold out in Canada in under a minute. On March 12, 2023, Leonard unveiled a new colorway for his third trademark sneaker, the New Balance KAWHI III, while he was on the floor.

He obtained a contract with the Ontario-based Cargo Jet Airways after capturing the 2019 NBA title.

Kawhi Leonard House

Kawhi enjoys buying homes with his millions, among other things. He currently possesses three California homes totaling $37 million. He purchased a $17 million home in Pacific Palisades in 2021 that was completed in 2018. Over 12,000 square feet of space are dedicated to the building, with a 960-bottle wine storage and an infinity pool with a pavilion.

A 10-person cinema theater, seven bedrooms, and 12 toilets are included. He paid $17 million for it despite having a $25 million market listing. Additionally, Kawhi spent $13.3 million on a 13,000-square-foot home in Rancho Santa Fe while still a member of the Toronto Raptors.

And lastly, he spent $6.725 million to purchase an apartment close to Staples Center. The 4,280-square-foot home has glass walls, an exercise facility, wooden floors, and handmade fireplaces. The smart room in the three-bedroom house is also controlled by iPads that are securely affixed.

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Kawhi Leonard Cars

Kawhi is not much of a car-owning person, as evidenced by his selection of wheels.

He still enjoys driving the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, affectionately known as "Gas Guzzler," which he purchased as a high school senior. He said he still uses the same outdated car because it still functions. The Clippers player also owns a 2016 Subaru Forester SUV.

However, the Chevy Tahoe story is still from 7 years ago and much has changed in his life since then. With another NBA Championship and exceedingly higher contracts, Leonard has not only splurged money on homes but he has added to his car collection as well. Amongst his Subaru and Thoe, he has been spotted with a rare 993 Porsche 911, and a 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV.

Kawhi Leonard Charity Work

After entering the NBA, Kawhi Leonard has been engaged in several charitable projects.

In 2019, Kawhi gave 1 million bags to Southern California schools in collaboration with the Clippers Foundation and Baby2Baby. They aimed to lessen the strain on low-income households. Likewise, Kawhi gave his brand-new KIA Sorrento to the children's organization Respite Care after being named the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2014–15 season.