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Top 5 Reasons Why Kawhi Leonard Will Win MVP Award This Year

By Dan Schultz

Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 15, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks with San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /

Spurs Will Finish With A Top-2 Record in the Western Conference

The Spurs are destined to finish with either the first or second seed in the Western Conference this year. When they make the playoffs this year, it will be their 20th consecutive season, with Kawhi Leonard leading the charge.

In a crowded, talented field that includes teams like the Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and others, the Spurs will remain near the top.

Like last season, the only team that will be in their way in terms of overall record will be the Warriors. In fact, the Spurs might overtake the Warriors if the Dubs struggle with team chemistry at the beginning of the season.

Should the Spurs finish with either the first or second seed in the West, many will undoubtedly credit Leonard as the leader and the main reason why they were so successful.

If the Spurs finish below third, Leonard’s chances of winning MVP will certainly not be that great. However, if the Spurs finish in the top two, he will be a heavy favorite to win the award.

Above all else, Leonard’s hunger to be great will help put the Spurs in premier position once again. The drive he possesses to be the best player in the league is why he will ultimately seize this award this coming season.

Whether or not this means the Spurs will end up winning the NBA title again remains to be seen. But with someone with Leonard’s skill-set paving the way, the franchise has to feel very good about their future.

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He was the Finals MVP in 2014 when the Spurs shocked the Miami Heat. Now it’s his time to prove he has what it takes to be the MVP of the league.

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