Kawhi Leonard: San Antonio Spurs Forward Says He Still Drives 1997 Chevy Tahoe Despite Fortune

He’s a throwback, for sure.

Kawhi Leonard was named NBA Finals MVP in 2014 after helping lead the San Antonio Spurs over the Miami Heat in five games. Chris Covatta/Getty Images

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Not an active social media presence then or now, Leonard was a second-team All-American as a sophomore after leading Steve Fisher’s squad to a 34–3 mark. A draft-day trade with Indiana netted the Spurs the 6-foot-7-inch, 230-pound small forward, who was selected 15th overall.

Kawhi Leonard signed a $94 million extension and still drives a ‘97 Chevy Tahoe, what a Spur. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Qu7kABECpK

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