Will Kawhi Leonard lead the NBA in steals during the 2025–26 NBA season?

“Kawhi Leonard is known for his defensive skills, but leading the league in steals is rare for him. Other players typically have higher steal averages. Given his age and injury history, it's unlikely he leads in this stat.”

“Kawhi Leonard has been plagued by chronic knee injuries and has barely played in recent seasons. He is extremely unlikely to play enough games to lead the NBA in steals for 2025-26.”

“Kawhi is aging (will be 34-35), has chronic knee issues limiting games played, and younger players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Herb Jones are more likely to lead in steals over a full season.”