Two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard currently plays as a small forward for the LA Clippers. The six-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 the ‘Klaw’. Part of the reason for such great handles is his larger-than-normal hands which he uses effectively to control the ball.
Kawhi Leonard Contract
Kawhi Leonard is currently on a three-year deal worth $149,505,800 which he signed before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. The upcoming 2024-25 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 $49,835,267.
The contract Leonard signed with the Clippers in 2024 is his sixth 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.
How Much Does Kawhi Leonard Make Annually?
As per his current contract, Leonard is making around $49,835,267. in average annual salary. That salary, however, is distributed differently across the years and thus he earned a base salary of $49,835,267, in his first year of the contract. In his second year 2025-26, Leonard will earn $50,000,000.
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.
FAQs
A. Kawhi Leonard is 33 years old. He was born on June 29, 1991.
A. Kawhi Leonard’s net worth is estimated at $120 million as of 2024.
A. Yes, Kawhi Leonard has won two NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards, in 2015 and 2016.
A. Yes, Kawhi Leonard is a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
A. Kawhi Leonard was born in Los Angeles, California on June 29, 1991.