How LeBron James reacted to a young Kawhi Leonard playing against him during Heat vs Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard come across as two different personalities when it comes to playing on court. While LeBron James is kwn to exhibit style and power, Kawhi Leonard is kwn to prefer a more subdued form of dominance. base of ir NBA rivalry first began seven years ago where a 21-year-old Kawhi Leonard took on an in-form LeBron James during Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs in NBA Finals.

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NBA: James vs Leonard shapes up Heat vs Spurs rivalry

Over years,  rivalry between two seemed to grow with Kawhi Leonard holding a 15-9 record over LeBron James including playoffs, but back in 2013, things were completely different for both players. While LeBron James was at his peak and formed a formidable trio with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh at Miami Heat, Kawhi Leonard was just making his mark in NBA. match-up between James and Leonard was expected to go in James' favour, but it didn't quite pan out for n-Miami Heat star.

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During Game 5 of 2013 NBA Finals, LeBron James was about to take a free-throw when Kawhi Leonard checked into game. moment James saw Leonard checking in, his expression appeared to have changed completely. expression said it all as Kawhi Leonard exhibited some stellar defence to any James throughout game. It was LeBron James who celebrated in end as Miami won series 4-3 with James taking home Finals MVP hours. Next season (2014) it was a Heat vs Spurs final once again and Kawhi Leonard helped his side take revenge in Heat vs Spurs seven-game series as Spurs beat Heat 4-1 to win Larry O'Brien trophy.

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LeBron James 2019-20 NBA stats 

NBA season has come to a standstill due to coronavirus, but LeBron James had an incredible season in which he averd 25.7 points, 10.6 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game with Lakers. In entire season, he shot 49.8% from field. Los Angeles Lakers qualified for playoffs after posting a 49-14 win-loss record in season.

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Kawhi Leonard also had a good season with Los Angeles Clippers in which he averd 26.9 points, 5 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. In entire season, he shot 46.9% from field. Los Angeles Clippers are second in Western Conference but are yet to qualify for playoffs. y posted a 44-20 win-loss record in season.