Who are Kawhi Leonard’s Parents?

Last Modified Oct 29, 2023 11:00 GMT
Kawhi Leonard Parents
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Kawhi Anthony Leonard was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 15th overall pick in 2011. However, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs on draft night in addition to the rights of Davis Bertans and Erazem Lorbek in exchange for George Hill.

Leonard is regarded as one of the best two-way players in NBA history. He has won two NBA championships, winning Finals MVP on both occasions (one with the San Antonio Spurs and one with the Toronto Raptors).

Now playing for the LA Clippers, Leonard averaged 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game in the 2022/23 season. He shot 51.2% from the field, including 41.6% from deep.

Also known as “The Klaw.” Leonard is a five-time All-Star and has two Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Kawhi Leonard’s Parents

Kawhi Leonard is the son of the late Mark Leonard and Kim Robertson.

Who is Kawhi Leonard’s Mother?

Kim Robertson is the mother of Kawhi Leonard. She has supported her son since he started his basketball career and was also present on his draft night. After the death of Leonard’s father, she has always been close to her son and ensured that he got everything he needed.

Robertson initially feared that her son would go into the wrong path without having a father in his life. However, Leonard is a true professional and is one of the best players in the world.

Who was Kawhi Leonard’s father?

Kawhi Leonard’s father was the late Mark Leonard. His father owned a car wash shop in Compton, California and was murdered at the age of 43 years by one of his customers in 2008. As per online sources, his father was going to attend his son’s high school basketball game and his wife was also pregnant with a baby boy at the time.

Resultantly, he tried to close the shop early, when a car pulled in. Despite allowing the person in his shop, he murdered Leonard’s father.

Kawhi Leonard was just 16 years of age and on his way to his high school basketball game when he heard the news. Nevertheless, he scored 17 points in the game to honor his father and then broke down in his mother’s arms at the end of the game. This is also the reason for Leonard being very quiet in public appearances. The mystery behind his father’s murder remains unsolved to the present day. Since then, Kawhi Leonard has been using basketball as a therapy to get over the pain of losing his father.

What Nationality are Kawhi Leonard’s Parents?

Kawhi Leonard’s parents, the late Mark Leonard and Kim Robertson are from California. Thus, they are American nationals with African-American ethnicities.

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FAQs

A. Kawhi Leonard’s present age is 32 years. Born in 1991, his date of birth is June 29.

A. Kawhi Leonard’s father, the late Mark Leonard was murdered at 43 years of age in 2008. The reason behind the murder is still a mystery.

A. Kawhi Leonard has played for three NBA teams so far - San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers.

A. Kawhi Leonard was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 15th overall pick in 2011.

A. In the 2022/23 season, Kawhi Leonard averaged 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He shot 51.2% from the field, including 41.6% from the deep.

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