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. — Kawhi Leonard

Everybody in the NBA works on their game. I just tried to follow that lead when I was in high school, college–and now. — Kawhi Leonard

I work all summer and throughout the whole season to be prepared for the challenges that I have to face. — Kawhi Leonard

It’s definitely fun when you’re able to translate your practice into the game. It’s fun, and you know that your hard work paid off. — 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. — Kawhi Leonard

Winning is motivation. — Kawhi Leonard

Road wins are the best, especially in the playoffs, and obviously, we all know the job isnt done yet. — Kawhi Leonard

I don’t like to bring attention to myself. I don’t like to make a scene. — Kawhi Leonard

I’ll never try to win an award. I’m out there just playing for my team. — Kawhi Leonard

It’s an honor to have been considered for the team, and I hope that in the future I will have the chance to represent my country by playing for U.S.A. Basketball. — Kawhi Leonard

It’s how I’ve been playing my whole life, guarding the best player on the other team. — Kawhi Leonard

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. — Kawhi Leonard

If I can get back and win a championship, that’s what I’m trying to do. — Kawhi Leonard

I’m always trying to come down with a win. That’s what matters to me and my squad. — Kawhi Leonard

I’m trying to see what way I could lead so when the opportunity comes, it won’t just hit me in the face. — Kawhi Leonard

I’m never trying to break a career high out there. — Kawhi Leonard

I’m trying to be one of the greatest players, so whatever level that consists of is where I want to take my game. — Kawhi Leonard

I don’t care about winning an MVP–the MVP doesn’t mean you’re the best player in the league. — Kawhi Leonard

Just really growing up learning from great players, i was fortunate enough to be on some good teams early. — Kawhi Leonard

Coming in, I wanted to be a great player, and right now at the beginning of my career, I’m showing some slight sunshine that I can be the player I want. — Kawhi Leonard

You definitely see a difference in some guys’ games when they do get paid. I’m trying to make sure I’m not that player. — Kawhi Leonard

I’m not out here just for the money. I want to be a great player. — Kawhi Leonard

The bigs are there on the help–side if the guy goes by me, and I’m able to switch to other offensive players. — Kawhi Leonard