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The true story behind Kawhi Leonard’s messy breakup with Spurs

The door to the Spurs’ locker room at the AT&T Center swung closed late on the night of March 17. It did not open again for quite some time.

The Spurs had just finished a resounding 117-101 victory over Minnesota that would breathe much-needed life into the team’s playoff hopes. Everyone was in high spirits after a big win.

Kawhi Leonard, looking to shoot past John Wall, represented the West at the 2016 NBA all-star game in Toronto, where he lobbied for an upgrade in transportation.
Kawhi Leonard, looking to shoot past John Wall, represented the West at the 2016 NBA all-star game in Toronto, where he lobbied for an upgrade in transportation.
Kawhi Leonard, with a hand from Tony Parker, led the cheers after the Spurs wrapped up the 2014 NBA final in five games. Leonard was named MVP, the high point of his career in San Antonio.
Kawhi Leonard, with a hand from Tony Parker, led the cheers after the Spurs wrapped up the 2014 NBA final in five games.