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[Supreme_Being]

Kawhi Leonard is nothing less than a superstar. On this point there can be no debate; the definitive best player on a team screaming toward 69 wins earns the distinction almost by default, and any doubt of Leonard’s qualifications can be erased with even a game’s worth of film. To see Leonard strangle the life out of opponents’ sets and consistently manufacture the means to score is to know his dominance.

Yet that word—“dominance”—is one that characteristically escapes the standard, practiced discussions of Leonard’s game. His defense is praised, even revered. His offense is admired for its progress. There’s a disconnect, though, that seems to separate Leonard in public regard from the likes of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. There’s no reason for it. Leonard has been the second-best player in the league this season while offering a master class in the power of restraint.

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/07/fun...s-kevin-durant

[Mal]

Best descripton. Forced Carmelo Anthony to pass on potential game winning shot

[Uriel]

Love that opening paragraph.

[BillMc]

Nice read, thanks for posting the link.

[EVAY]

Thanks for finding and posting. Great article!

[loveforthegame]

Good stuff. Some really cool articles on Leonard this season. Most deserving too.

[Brazil]

[bic50]

Thanks op

[cariocaz]

Thanks for posting.

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[YGWHI]

Great read! Thanks for posting the article.

[RD2191]

Can anyone spot an ST poster in the comments?

[RD2191]