Reaction Window
0.42 s
Chasedown cutoff
Wingspan Coverage
87.0 in
7'3" reach profile
Defensive Impact
98.4
Clutch Index (0-100)
Closing Velocity
7.4 m/s
Defender top speed
| Play / Defender | Year | Reach | Window | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi vs Murray (Finger Block) | 2020 | 87.0" | 0.42s | 98.4 |
| LeBron vs Iguodala (Game 7) | 2016 | 84.0" | 0.39s | 99.1 |
| Giannis vs Ayton (Valley Oop) | 2021 | 87.5" | 0.45s | 98.8 |
| League Avg Guard/Wing Chasedown | 2020-26 | 79.2" | 0.68s | 74.2 |
Sept 7
2020 WCSF Game 3 (Bubble): With 1:47 remaining in the 4th quarter, Jamal Murray rises for a fastbreak slam. Kawhi denies the dunk with his extended middle finger.
Confirmed Play Fact • NBA Official Boxscore
Today
@Ballislife Post Event: "KAWHI's middle-finger block on Murray's dunk attempt was 6 years ago today!" (1.8K impressions recorded).
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Biometrics
The "Claw" Extension: Kawhi Leonard's 7'3" wingspan (87.0 inches) and 11.25" hand spread gave him the extra 1.8 inches of rim reach needed to tip the ball off the cylinder.
Defensive Lab Vector Calculation