The 2010 decade’s 61 greatest athletes

Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps are among the top athletes in the 2010s.

Kawhi Leonard

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Kawhi Leonard has become one of the best NBA players of his generation. Currently a Los Angeles Clipper, Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA crown in 2019.  Leonard entered the 2011 NBA Draft and was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 15th overall pick before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs on draft night. With the Spurs, Leonard won an NBA championship in 2014, when he was named the Finals MVP. After 7 seasons with the Spurs, Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2018. Leonard is a 3-time All-Star with 2 All-NBA First Team selections.