Kawhi Leonard is quietly - and emphatically - putting together the most prolific scoring season of his NBA career. And if you caught his performance on Super Bowl Sunday, you saw exactly why.
Leonard poured in 41 points in a statement win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing a stretch of play that has him averaging 28.0 points per game - a career high. But it’s not just the numbers that jump off the page. It’s how he’s getting them.
Take one jaw-dropping moment from that Timberwolves game. Leonard pulled off a mid-air move that looked like something out of a video game.
Think of Michael Jordan’s iconic hand-switch layup - now imagine it on a floating jumper. Kawhi went up with his right hand, hung in the air, double-clutched mid-flight, and still managed to finish with the same hand.
It wasn’t just a highlight; it was a showcase of body control, timing, and touch that only a handful of players in league history could even attempt, let alone convert.
That kind of shot - the kind that makes you pause and rewind - is emblematic of where Leonard is right now: locked in, confident, and physically in a groove we haven’t seen from him in years. He’s not just scoring more - he’s doing it with a level of finesse and control that reminds you why, when healthy, he’s one of the most complete players in the league.
And make no mistake: this version of Kawhi is healthy. He’s moving with purpose on both ends, picking his spots, and elevating the Clippers into legitimate contention. His scoring efficiency, shot creation, and ability to take over in key moments have been central to L.A.’s recent surge.
The Clippers, riding Leonard’s hot hand, are one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams right now. When Kawhi is operating at this level - blending power, poise, and precision - there aren’t many defenses that can hold up.
This isn’t just a hot streak. It’s a reminder: when Kawhi Leonard is right, he’s still one of the most unguardable forces in basketball.