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Kawhi Leonard is in elite company

Kawhi Leonard’s 2016/17 season was one of the best ever for a player his age.

By Walker Bailey
NBA: Playoffs-San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant as the youngest players to be named first team All Defense while averaging 25 points a contest.

This factoid was featured by ESPN as they ranked Leonard the third best player in the NBA, and it’s a great way to view his accomplishment as we get ready to see what Leonard does this season.

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