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" I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whether it's to be a basketball player or scientist... if they believe in themselves, they can do anything. "

Kawhi Leonard

Life

Work

Work Hard

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" When I'm away from basketball, I hang out with my friends, chill, and that's about it. "

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" 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. "

" I'm just living in the moment, trying to win every game. That's all I'm focused on. "

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" I'm always trying to come down with a win. That's what matters to me and my squad. "

Kawhi Leonard

Trying

Down

" 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. "

" Playing football helped me a lot. Just reading the quarterback's eyes and reading receivers, figuring out what they want to do. "

Kawhi Leonard

Eyes

Football

" At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can't take anything away from that. But it's pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe. "

" I can't be impatient. It would show on the floor, and I won't compete if I'm thinking about getting the ball. "

" I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end. "

" My mindset is the same every game. "

" It's just the game itself that drives me. I just want to be able to compete at a high level. "

" I just want to keep improving, to keep getting better. "

" I remember being a teenager and watching 40-year-old Michael Jordan compete in his final All-Star game. "

" I rarely eat breakfast because of our schedule, actually. If I do, though, I'll try to do an egg-white omelet with some bell peppers and mushrooms. Maybe a side of a bunch of different fruits. "

" Everybody plays back-to-backs. "

Kawhi Leonard

Everybody

Plays

" 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. "

" When I was growing up, I didn't have a hometown hero. "

Kawhi Leonard

Hometown

Growing Up

" I definitely don't like to eat a lot before I play. I don't like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I'm feeling hungry before a game, I'll eat one of those protein bars, but that's it. "

" I'm just happy that people like the way I play. "

Kawhi Leonard

Happy

People

" I don't watch ESPN, don't listen to the radio. I just go home and deal with my family. "

" I just think repetition and getting the game reps shooting the ball in games really helps, rather than just practicing. You can get game timing. "

" I always wanted to play both ends of the floor. I never wanted to be one-dimensional. "

" I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better. "

" I'm just playing basketball. I just want to be a great player. That's it. That's all I'm thinking about. If the other stuff comes, it comes, but I'm just fortunate to play in the NBA Finals and just to play basketball, period. "

" I know people are going to put the main focus on stopping me, so I need to learn how to make my teammates better by passing and creating opportunities for them. "

Kawhi Leonard

Know

Focus