How much is Kawhi Leonard's contract?

Two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard currently plays as small forward for the LA Clippers. The five-time All-Star is considered by many as one of the most dominant two-way players to have ever graced the basketball court. Off late, Leonard has excelled as a scorer for the Clippers which has propelled his game further. On the defensive side of the ball, Leonard continues to be effective as usual.

The two-time Defensive Player of the Year is a highly skilled player with exceptional ball hawking skills. For that reason he has been nicknamed as the ‘Klaw’. Part of the reason for such great handles are his larger than normal hands which he uses effectively to control the ball.

Kawhi Leonard Contract

Kawhi Leonard is currently on a four-year deal worth $176,265,152 which he signed prior to the start of the 2021-22 NBA season. The upcoming 2023-24 season will be the third year of this contract with the Clippers. Next year will be a player option should Leonard wish to continue. He has a fully guaranteed contract with an average annual salary of $44,066,288.

The contract Leonard signed with the Clippers in 2021 is actually his fifth NBA contract thus far, and it is by far the most lucrative deal eclipsing his five-year $94 million deal with the Spurs back in 2015. As per the current contract, Leonard will become a free agent in 2025.

How Much Does Kawhi Leonar Make Annually?

As per his current contract, Leonard is making around $44,066,288 in average annual salary. That salary however, is distributed differently across the years and thus he earned a base salary of $39,344,900 in his first year of the contract. In his second year, Leonard earned $42,492,492.

In the upcoming NBA season, Leonard is set to earn a base salary of $45,640,084. If he accepts the player option in his final year of the current contract, he will earn $48,787,676 for the 2024/25 season.