Kawhi Leonard

“It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.”

“I remember being a teenager and watching 40-year-old Michael Jordan compete in his final All-Star game.”

“Tony Allen is a good defender, very smart.”

“People in the NBA are just as athletic as you. That's the game. You have to have the change of pace. You have to change speeds to get around people.”

“I'll never try to win an award. I'm out there just playing for my team.”

“I definitely don't like to eat a lot before I play. I don't like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I'm feeling hungry before a game, I'll eat one of those protein bars, but that's it.”

“That's how I grew up. Just play defense - and make a basket.”

“I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whet...”

“I rarely eat breakfast because of our schedule, actually. If I do, though, I'll try to do an egg-white omelet with some bell peppers and mushrooms. Maybe a side of a bunch of different fruit...”

“My dad leaving my life. That's the biggest thing that happened to me. I just remember what he tells me, the memories, and try to move on forward each day, knowing that he's still here, looki...”

“Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there.”

“Not all water is great for you. I drink a lot of water during the day, but I stay away from certain waters because their pH levels are low. Stick to alkaline waters with a higher pH. Trust m...”

“I'm just trying to pass Tim Duncan in championships if I can one day. That's my motivation; that's what I strive for. Tim is one of the greatest players who has ever played, so if I could ge...”

“I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I'll be happy.”

“When I'm away from basketball, I hang out with my friends, chill, and that's about it.”

“People would ask what college are you going to, and I'd say, 'San Diego State.' And they'd say, 'Why?'”

“I don't watch ESPN, don't listen to the radio. I just go home and deal with my family.”

“I like being the underdog so they don't expect what's going to happen. It pushes me to work harder and do the things I'm not doing better.”

“Playing football helped me a lot. Just reading the quarterback's eyes and reading receivers, figuring out what they want to do.”

“I'm just playing basketball. I just want to be a great player. That's it. That's all I'm thinking about. If the other stuff comes, it comes, but I'm just fortunate to play in the NBA Finals...”