Kawhi Anthony Leonard is an American professional basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers as of February 2025. He joined the San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team, which represents San Diego State University in NCAA Division I, as a member of the Mountain West Conference. Leonard appeared in 70 games over two seasons, averaging 14.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. However, he opted to forgo his final two seasons to enter the 2011 NBA draft.
Leonard was drafted as a 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs on the same night. Nicknamed the 'Klaw' for his ball-hawking skills, Kawhi went on to win an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2014, where he won his first Finals MVP. After playing with the Spurs for seven seasons, Kawhi was traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2018. He led the Raptors to their first-ever NBA championship in 2019 and won his second Finals MVP award that year. He later moved to Los Angeles, his hometown, and signed with the Clippers as a free agent on July 10, 2019. As of February 27, 2025, Leonard has made 728 appearances, scoring with an average of 20.0 points per game along with 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
Who is Kawhi Leonard’s girlfriend?
Kawhi Leonard’s girlfriend is Kishele Shipley as of February 2025. As per People, she is native of California.
What is the age of Kishele Shipley?
As of February 2025, Kishele Shipley is 34 years old. She was born on April 10, 1989, in San Diego, California (via Knot). She went to San Diego State University for her higher studies, where she met Kawhi.
Kishele Shipley Parents
Kishele Shipley was born to Kenneth and Cathy Marie Shipley. Kishele Shipley has two sisters—the older, named Kenisha, and a younger sister, named Kasandra. According to her sister Kenisha's LinkedIn profile, she works as a postdoctoral researcher at San Diego State University and her other sister, Kasandra, is a graduate of California State University.
What does Kishele Shipley do for a living?
Kishele Shipley works as a human resources professional in San Diego. She also holds a bachelor's degree and is listed as a human resources expert.
How long have Kawhi Leonard and Kishele Shipley been dating?
Kawhi Leonard and Kishele Shipley have been together for more than 10 years as of February 2025. The couple has been dating since 2014 during their college days at San Diego State University as per People. As per the article, Leonard keeps his girlfriend out of the spotlight. She does not have any public Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram accounts. In an interview with ESPN in 2016, ESPN Shipley was referred to as Leonard's "fiancée." However, there has been no official confirmation if the couple is engaged or married as per People.
How many children do Kawhi Leonard and Kishele Shipley have together?
Kawhi Leonard and Kishele Shipley have two kids together as of February 2025. The couple welcomed their daughter, Kaliyah Leonard, in 2016. In 2019, the couple welcomed a second child, a baby boy, in Toronto, as per People.
FAQs on Kawhi Leonard
A. As of February 2025, Kawhi Leonard is 33 years old.
A. As of February 2025, Kawhi Leonard weighs 225 lbs (102 kg).
A. Kishele Shipley graduated from San Diego State University, where she met Kawhi and since then they have been together.
A. Kawhi Leonard started his professional playing career in 2011.
