Background:
Current Home/Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Position: Small Forward
College: San Diego State
Height: 6’7”; Wingspan: 7’3”; Hands 11”
Born and raised in Los Angeles area of California. Nicknamed the "Claw" / "Klaw" and is regarded as one of the best on ball defenders and playoff performers of his generation. Known for his private and quiet demeanor. Massive hip-hop fan and released a compilation album with some of the biggest rap stars today called Culture Jam. Stays true to his humble roots – drove his old Chevy Malibu for a few years following being drafted. Has kept a low profile and hasn't let the bright lights of NBA stardom impact his work ethic or day to day life, big on family and friends.
Accolades:
Selected by the Indiana Pacers as the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, and traded to Spurs the same day
In 2014, won an NBA championship with the Spurs and named Finals MVP
Traded to Toronto Raptors in 2018, leading the Raptors to the first franchise NBA championship win, where he won his second Finals MVP award
5x all- star
3x All-NBA first team selections
2x All-NBA second team selections
7x All-Defensive team selections
NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2015 and 2016
NBA All-Rookie first team 2012
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
NBA All Star Game MVP 2020