The American basketball player, star of the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA, has a particular passion: the Tahoe inherited from his family. Impossible to replace her, even if her status as an NBA star would allow him to expand his motorsport collection
THE Los Angeles Clippers they find their driver again. Kawhi Leonard he is experiencing a magical moment after the various ailments suffered in recent years. The performance offered by the American basketball player against the Incredible Detroit Pistons: 55 points signed. It is the maximum score achieved during the many matches in a career which had its peak in the 2013/14 titles with St. Anthony Spurs and 2018/19 together with Toronto Raptors. Yet, despite the stardom NBALeonard, 34, hasn’t changed any habits. For example, his motoring collection has not expanded too much, unlike other colleagues. Indeed, there is a 1997 car left in his heart.
his father’s car wash and his chevrolets
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The model dearest to Leonard is a Chevrolet Tahoe. A machine chosen to replace the Chevrolet Malibu that Kawhi drove in high school. When that car was damaged, the basketball player had a Tahoe already used by his family repaired. In fact, it seems that it had been purchased by his father, who died during a robbery on January 18, 2008 while working at the car wash he owned. Despite boasting exorbitant economic resources that would allow him to drive much more luxurious models, Leonard preferred not to part with his Chevrolet. After all, he confessed in an interview with Sports Illustrated: “It still works, it does its job.” The Tahoe also received a particular nickname: Gas Guzzler.
Porsche and Rolls-Royce news
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While remaining faithful to ChevroletLeonard bought a couple of cars after becoming an NBA star. For example, he owns one Rolls–Royce Cullinan of 2021 personalized. Interior and exterior are black and white. This SUV is equipped with a powerful engine V12 twin turbo 6.75 litres, which delivers a power of 563 HP. The car can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 250km/h. Furthermore, at the suggestion of friends, it seems that Kawhi also secured a rare one Porsche 993. This model is equipped with a 3.6-liter air-cooled boxer engine. The power is notable, equal to 272 HP. The car reaches a maximum speed of 270 km/h and the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 5.4 seconds.
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