Kawhi Leonard

With his season-high in scoring already surpassed, his rhythm established, and the opportunity to put the Utah Jazz away in the literal palm of his hands, Kawhi Leonard decided to add a little creativity to the inevitable. Pressed into a chaotic situation after his teammate’s dribble goes awry and the play clock dwindling into his final milliseconds, the six-time All-Star tests his own greatness, elevating into the air for a picturesque, one-legged, floating 3-pointer from 27 feet away, predictably finding the bottom of the net. Leonard was a man on a mission against odds and probabilities against the Utah Jazz on December 8, 2023, also propelling the L.A. Clippers to their first victory in Salt Lake City in six full seasons. Scorching-hot from the opening tip, the do-it-all superstar punished Utah to the tune of 41 points, five rebounds, five assists, one block, and six 3-pointers.