Kawhi Leonard is earning huge All-Star props from the former Celtics star
Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight at the NBA All-Star Game— despite Anthony Edwards winning MVP. Leonard later earned high praise by former Boston Celtics player Antoine Walker, per First Things First.
“I thought Kawhi Leonard was great. Being a hometown guy, in front of your fans… We need this game to get back into a very competitive game.”
“I thought Kawhi Leonard was great. Being a hometown guy, in front of your fans… We need this game to get back into a very competitive game.”
Antoine Walker was a HUGE FAN of how Kawhi played in the All-Star game 🔥
(via @FTFonFS1)
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 17, 2026
The NBA All-Star Game format included four games: World vs. Stars, Stars vs. Stripes, and World vs. Stripes. Specifically, during the World vs. Stripes game, Leonard scored 31 points and shot 11-for-13 from the field as the Stripes won 48-45.
Based on his performance in the All-Star Game, Leonard is now a seven-time NBA All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019–2021, 2024, 2026). Notably, he was named the MVP of the 2020 All-Star Game. This year, Leonard is averaging 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
While Leonard has performed well individually, the Clippers are currently 26-28 and sit in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. In addition, Leonard recently struggled with contusion and inflammation in the left knee.
Adding to the challenges this season, Leonard’s accomplishments have drawn media attention amid the NBA’s investigation into his bypassing the salary cap with the help of the defunct company Aspiration.
Leonard has been playing for the Clippers since 2019, the same year he won the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors. He tore his ACL in the 2021 playoffs, causing him to miss the 2022 season. The following year, additional knee problems sidelined him.
Walker played 13 NBA seasons (1996 to 2008), was a three-time All-Star with the Celtics and won the 2006 NBA Championship with the Heat.
2026-02-17 02:17:00
