Kawhi Leonard Describes His Admiration For Allen Iverson

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Kawhi Leonard has a ton of respect for the legend AI.

Over the last couple of seasons, Kawhi Leonard has blossomed into a fully-fledged superstar, and as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, he has been able to turn the team into championship contenders. While last season ended on a sour note, Leonard seems determined to put the Clippers in a position to win it all this year, and fans can't wait to see how it all plays out.

Recently, Leonard was being interviewed by the media, when he was asked about his admiration for Allen Iverson, who is a legend to many of the young players in the league today. Leonard told Tomer Azarly of Clutch points that he loved the way Iverson played, and that while they have different playing styles, he turned out to be a massive inspiration.

“Just his gameplay,” Leonard said. “How hard he played…He played both ends. Just seeing that team with the Sixers, bringing them to the finals and carrying them by himself. That just resonated with me. His will not to give up.”

Back in 2001, Iverson took a depleted 76ers team to the NBA Finals, and while he didn't win, that playoff run will forever live in infamy. Leonard knows what it's like to carry a team on his back, and this season, he will be hoping to do the same.

Kawhi Leonard Describes His Admiration For Allen Iverson
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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