Q 01/05

Kawhi Leonard's exceptionally large hands and ball-hawking defense earned him which nickname?

A) The Glove

B) The Worm

C) The Mailman

D) The Klaw

Answer · why

D) The Klaw

The Klaw, also spelled Claw, suits a defender whose hands measured 11 inches when scouts sized him up before the 2011 draft.

Q 02/05

Kawhi Leonard earned which nickname by describing himself, with a surprising laugh, at a 2018 media day?

A) Big Smooth

B) Iceman

C) Fun Guy

D) Quiet Storm

Answer · why

C) Fun Guy

Fun Guy became a running joke because the famously reserved star, asked to describe himself for Toronto fans, burst into laughter that startled nearly...

Q 03/05

Kawhi Leonard hit the first Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history in 2019 to eliminate which team?

A) Cleveland Cavaliers

B) Charlotte Hornets

C) Philadelphia 76ers

D) Boston Celtics

Answer · why

C) Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers lost 92–90 when his shot from the corner bounced on the rim four times before dropping through.

Q 04/05

Kawhi Leonard played two seasons of college basketball at which California school?

A) San Jose State

B) San Diego State

C) Long Beach State

D) Fresno State

Answer · why

B) San Diego State

San Diego State went 34–3 in his second season and reached the Sweet 16, and in 2020 the school retired his jersey number.

Q 05/05

Which team drafted Kawhi Leonard 15th overall in 2011, only to trade him to San Antonio that night?

A) Indiana Pacers

B) Houston Rockets

C) Phoenix Suns

D) Utah Jazz

Answer · why

A) Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers held his rights only briefly, sending the future two-time Finals MVP away for a point guard born and raised in their own city.