LeBron James Says Kawhi Leonard Defends Him Best

Kawhi Leonard is the NBA’s premier defensive player, and LeBron James says the San Antonio Spurs forward does the best job guarding him one-on-one in the entire League.

Nothing easy. Best Defender goes to @KawhiLeonard. #PlayersVoicehttps://t.co/2arIdS9e9y

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 4, 2016

James and Leonard have met in the Finals a couple of times—with their respective teams each winning a title—and LBJ has plenty of respect for the budding 25-year-old star.

Per Open Run (via PBT):

“Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi Leonard, he’s solid,” LeBron James said.

 

“He’s solid, solid at that end of the floor. He’s very, very solid. I like him. I like the kid.”