Why NBA Players Treat Kawhi Leonard Differently

Why do NBA players treat Kawhi Leonard differently? Paul George, Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet share what it is like to face him, practice beside him and be his teammate. From detailed training routines to a deadpan exchange with Nick Nurse and the Raptors’ 2018 training camp, these stories explore the preparation, personality and confidence behind Kawhi’s reputation. Who was the more important leader on Toronto’s 2019 championship team: Kawhi Leonard or Kyle Lowry? Pick one and tell us what he gave the team that the other could not replace. Subscribe to Buzzer Backstories for NBA stories built around real interviews, defining moments and the people behind the game. #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #NBA