Kawhi Leonard Continues All-Star Dominance with 2026 Selection

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, marking his seventh career selection. The announcement comes as Leonard is enjoying a career year, averaging a league-leading 27.6 points per game and 2.06 steals per game as of February 3, 2026 NBA.com.

A Decorated Career

Leonard, born June 29, 1991, has established himself as one of the premier two-way players in the NBA. Currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, he previously made his mark with the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors Wikipedia. His accolades include two NBA championships (2014, 2019) and two NBA Finals MVP awards (2014, 2019) Wikipedia.

2026 All-Star Game Details

The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California and will air on NBC and Peacock NBA.com. This year’s format features two teams of U.S. Players and one team of international players, with each team consisting of at least eight players. Leonard was added to the U.S. Player pool to meet the minimum requirement of 16 U.S. All-Stars NBA.com.

Statistical Prowess

In addition to his scoring and steals, Leonard is also shooting 49.7% from the field, 39.1% from three-point range, and 91.3% from the free throw line, ranking fourth in the NBA in free throw percentage NBA.com. He has scored at least 20 points in his last 28 games, including a career-high 55-point performance against the Detroit Pistons on December 28 NBA.com.

Past All-Star Recognition

Leonard previously earned the Kobe Bryant Trophy as the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2020 NBA.com. He has been selected to the All-Star team in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and now 2026 Wikipedia.