Kawhi Leonard is an American small forward who plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi is nicknamed “Klaw” due to his exceptionally massive hand size of 9.75 in length and 11.25 in width. Leonard is a six-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA (three times All-NBA First Team - 2016, 2017, 2021 and three times All-NBA Second Team 2019, 2020, 2024). Leonard is especially known for his intense lockdown defense as he was named NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016. Leonard’s large hands help him immensely to get steals as he was the steals leader in 2015 and has averaged 1.7 steals per game for his career.
Leonard was drafted with the 15th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2011 NBA draft and has since played for the Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard won the NBA championship in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs and in 2019, Leonard led the Raptors to the NBA championship. In the 2014 and 2019 NBA finals, Leonard was named the NBA Finals MVP. As of October 2024, Kawhi Leonard is on a 3-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers that will end in the 2027 off-season.
Who are Kawhi Leonard’s siblings?
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has four siblings — all of them are elder sisters. Leonard was born on June 29, 1991 to parents Mark Leonard and Kim Robertson. He has four older sisters, including eldest sister Kimesha Williams and second oldest sister Miesha Slayton. However, the names of his other two sisters have not been publicly disclosed.
Kimesha Williams
Kimesha Monae Williams is Kawhi Leonard's eldest sister. Kimesha Williams faced several difficulties in her life as she was convicted of first-degree murder, robbery, and elder abuse. In 2023, Williams received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murder of 84-year-old Afaf Assad at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. Alongside accomplice Candace Townsell, Kimesha Williams followed Assad to a casino bathroom, where the tragic attack took place. Witnesses reported that Williams and Townsell fled the scene immediately afterwards. (via Sports Illustrated)
Miesha Slayton
Miesha Slayton, Kawhi Leonard’s other sister is said to be the one who influenced him to play basketball more. She was a basketball player herself. Miesha also went to Kawhi's high school — Canyon Springs High School. Miesha is already married, as per her Facebook profile.
Kawhi Leonard Parents
Kawhi Leonard’s parents are Mark Leonard and Kim Robertson. In 2008, Kawhi’s father, Mark Leonard, was fatally shot at the Compton car wash he owned. This murder remains unsolved as of 2024.
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