Leonard, 29 years old, is a professional basketball player from the United States. He has played for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers and is one of the most high-profile stars in the NBA. However, his basketball journey was not smooth sailing. He had to face various difficulties and challenges from childhood to adulthood.

Leonard in childhood

Leonard was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. His father is a chef and his mother is a worker. Due to poor family conditions, his childhood was not very happy. However, he has developed a keen interest in basketball since he was a child and often plays basketball with his friends.

Leonard in high school

Leonard attended Riverside High School, where he began to receive formal basketball training. Although he was only 1.88 meters tall at the time, his physical fitness was very outstanding, especially his jumping ability and speed. In high school, he led the team to win many games and won the title of the best player in the National High School Basketball Tournament.

Leonard in college

Leonard studied at San Diego State University in college, where he continued to play basketball and gradually became the core player of the team. In college, his height gradually grew to 2.01 meters, and his skills and basketball IQ also improved. He averaged 14.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in college, and was selected as the best defensive player in the National College Basketball Tournament.

Leonard entering the NBA League

Leonard was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2011 NBA Draft and began his professional basketball career. In his rookie season, he did not get much playing time, but he performed well in training and gradually gained the trust of the coaching staff. In the following seasons, he gradually became a core player for the Spurs and helped the team win the 2014 NBA championship.

Leonard’s basketball skills and style

Leonard is an all-around player. His basketball skills are very good and he can complete scoring actions of various difficulties. His defensive ability is also very strong and he has been selected to the All-Star Team and the Best Defensive Team many times. His basketball style is very low-key and he rarely performs too much on the court, but his strength cannot be underestimated.