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Kawhi Leonard Added to US All-Star Player Pool
4 Feb
Summary
- Kawhi Leonard joins US player pool for 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
- The game features a new format with US and international teams.
- Leonard is averaging a career-high 27.6 points this season.
LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been added to the U.S. player pool for the upcoming 2026 NBA All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement, confirming Leonard's inclusion in the event scheduled for February 15, 2026.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will debut a new format, consisting of two teams composed of U.S. players and a third team made up of international players. Each squad must have a minimum of eight players.
Leonard is enjoying a career-best season, averaging 27.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He also leads the league in steals with 2.06 per game. His consistent scoring includes a 55-point performance against the Detroit Pistons on December 28, 2025.
This marks Leonard's seventh career All-Star selection. He was previously named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2020, receiving the Kobe Bryant Trophy.
