{"id":485085,"date":"2026-02-17T05:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/485085\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:24:07","slug":"kawhi-leonard-and-kevin-durants-hand-size-comparison-shocks-nba-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/485085\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawhi Leonard And Kevin Durant’s Hand Size Comparison Shocks NBA Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> superstar Kawhi Leonard<\/a> is widely known for his impressive physical tools. While boasting a wide wingspan that has effectively helped him position himself as one of the league\u2019s best defensive players ever, Leonard also possesses massive hands<\/a>, earning him the nickname \u201cthe Klaw.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard\u2019s hand size even rivals that of NBA legend Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/a>, who stands at 7\u20191\u2033 tall, over six inches taller than Leonard himself. While this is already jaw-dropping, the actual difference became apparent when Leonard\u2019s hand was compared to Kevin Durant<\/a>\u2018s at the All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

While celebrating a play, the two superstars high-fived each other. Although this would be a normal occurrence, fans were left in shock upon seeing how Durant\u2019s hand dwarfed in comparison to Kawhi Leonard\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Kawhi makes 6\u201911\u201d Kevin Durant\u2019s hand look TINY \ud83d\udd90\ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n

(via kawhisklawset\/IG) pic.twitter.com\/yA8jhsxlIm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Measuring in at 9.75 inches in length and 11.25 inches in width, Leonard boasts one of the biggest pairs of hands in NBA history. Despite the stats, fans couldn\u2019t believe their eyes upon seeing the actual difference. Here are some of the best reactions to this comparison from fans on X<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cKawhi\u2019s palms could probably grip a watermelon like it\u2019s a softball. No wonder he dunks without even jumping that high; pure leverage!\u201d\u00a0reacted one fan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey don\u2019t call him the Klaw for nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKawhi\u2019s hands are on another level, no wonder he\u2019s a steal machine,\u201d\u00a0noted another user.<\/p>\n

\u201cWould be curious to see a comparison between Wemby, Giannis, and Kawhi.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKawhi\u2019s claws make KD\u2019s hands look tiny! Epic high-five moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMan, that ain\u2019t right. Those hand proportions just aren\u2019t right,\u201d shared another fan in disbelief.<\/p>\n

\u201cKD actually has small palms. He has long fingers, but that\u2019s why he isn\u2019t necessarily the best ball handler, because his palms are small,\u201d analyzed another.<\/p>\n

\u201cKD is a 7-footer and still looks like a toddler giving a high-five here. DNA is wild.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKawhi\u2019s hands might be the biggest on the planet\u2026 Yeah, bigger than Shaq\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKawhi Leonard\u2019s got some massive hands, and next to KD, he\u2019s making a statement,\u201d\u00a0shared one user.<\/p>\n

While assuming that Leonard was making a statement with such a display may be quite the stretch, it wouldn\u2019t be outrageous to state that the Los Angeles Clippers superstar is on par with Durant as a basketball player.<\/p>\n

Both Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant have enjoyed their time at the top, having won two NBA titles and two Finals MVP awards apiece. Yet, many often rate Durant as a greater player than Leonard.<\/p>\n

Former NBA player Jeff Teague<\/a> shed more light on this topic during a recent episode of the \u201cClub 520<\/a>\u201d podcast and stated:<\/p>\n

\u201cI think when Kawhi Leonard is at his peak, and he\u2019s playing, I think he is on the same level as Kevin Durant. Now, granted, KD won MVPs and Finals MVPs as well, so it\u2019s definitely a level. But it ain\u2019t crazy to say Kawhi Leonard\u2026 I mean, s**t, he is one of the best players to ever play basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although Leonard has struggled with injuries for the better part of the last few seasons, the superstar appears to be on a mission this year. Following a tremendous performance against the Houston Rockets<\/a> ahead of the All-Star break, the Clippers forward dropped a 31-point masterclass against Team World at the All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

In his current condition, Kawhi Leonard himself admits to feeling like one of the best<\/a>. However, given that his current form doesn\u2019t necessarily align with L.A.\u2019s outlook to get younger, Leonard may be forced to consider different opportunities to win.<\/p>\n

In this regard, his recent conversation with Kevin Durant after the Clippers-Rockets game<\/a> also sparked some rumors. With the two syncing up fairly well at the All-Star Game, both stars may explore the avenues of potentially partnering up in the coming offseason.<\/p>\n