[nateoak10Participant]

 http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=19773  

I will copy the story by Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld

 

When every team in the top ten wants you in their building, you’re doing something right. 

That’s the case with Kawhi Leonard, who is climbing draft boards and solidifying himself as the best small forward in this class. Every top team – from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Toronto Raptors to the Washington Wizards – has expressed significant interest in Leonard.

Leonard is currently working out at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas and he’s improving each and every day. He has turned heads and he has all of the trainers and prospects singing his praises.

"It feels good knowing that all of the hard work paid off – all of the work throughout high school and college," Leonard said. "It feels terrific having scouts notice me and having general managers say that I’m a top ten pick. It’s great and it just makes me want to work harder."

His perimeter game has drastically improved and he has silenced any questions about his range.

"That’s something I want to improve on and show people," Leonard said. "I didn’t shoot as well as I wanted to in college. I had a low percentage from three so I’m just trying to get my shot ready for the next level. I’m just working on my shot and trying to get my whole offensive game down. I’m really improving my perimeter game and showing that I can shoot the ball better than they saw at San Diego State."

Nearly every lottery team has Leonard high on their draft board. After Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams, this draft is wide open and there’s a possibility that Leonard could move into the top five.

Kawhi Leonard is easy to like with his unique blend of athleticism, power and range. He won’t have any trouble making a team fall in love with his game, and where he ultimately lands will have a lot to do with where the ping pong balls bounce next week.

Read more NBA news and insight: http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=19773#ixzz1N4TnXmI6

 

 

DO you guys think him possibly going 4 to the Cavs is possible? I think it is if Enes and DWill are both off the board by then. Just imagine, if coming into this draft there was 0 concern about his jumper what would be stopping him from going top 5? 

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

I think there is a chance for him to go as high as 4.  I love this dudes game and reminds me of a young Gerald Wallace.  Not only that, he has a great head on his shoulders in terms of basketball, staying level headed, and staying humble.  He works hard at his game.  Wouldn’t be surprised if Toronto snags him at 5.  They’ll have one of the best young athletic backcourts in the league with Leonard, DeRozan, and Bayless.

[omphalosParticipant]

I think he’d be a great fit in Toronto as a defensive presence on the wing, but if Valanciunas is available I’d rather the Raptors take him. I would like to see him end up in either Washington or Sacramento too, both teams need a SF and I’d rather Leonard over Vesely.

[iceman21Participant]

 I have him dropping to the Kings… Pg- Evans Sg-Thorthon Sf- Leonard Pf- Thompson C- Cousins  They would have a nice young core of players. Maybe his good attitude would help Cousins mature….lol 

[WolvesFutureParticipant]

because of his big hands and how they disrupt his shot, they claim he may have the same big hands problem as Rondo.

[HotSnotParticipant]

Leonard at #5 to Toronto would be possible.  His athletic package reminds me of Marion… who Colangelo drafted in PHX.  Stick with what you know I guess.  I’d much prefer Leonard over Valanciunas.

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