1. Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard just might be the best player in the NBA right now. The 2014 Finals MVP has been on a mission to redeem his image after a brutal fall out with the San Antonio Spurs. Now, Leonard has been balling out for the Raptors and is one game away from taking the franchise to it’s first ever NBA Finals appearance.
Leonard has combined breathtaking skills of both defense and offense. His silky smooth game matches his cool demeanor on the court. No one else in the league is capable of putting up an efficient 31.4 points and 8.4 rebounds a game while providing crippling lockdown defense.
Kawhi is the heart and soul of his team and is the main reason for Giannis Antetokounmpo being neutralized in their series. Leonard has done it all on both ends of the floor and will be a force to be reckoned with in the Finals.
The Warriors will need everything they have to stop Leonard from dominating at the next level. It will be tough without Durant, but the Warriors are ready for this challenge.