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NBA star Kawhi Leonard’s $17 million California estate has priceless views. Have a look

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard bought this California estate for $17 million
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard bought this California estate for $17 million Screen grab from Realtor.com

Never fear, Los Angeles Clippers fans — while NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard will have the option to end his contract with the team after this season, his new purchase hints that Southern California is the forward’s permanent residence ... at least for now.

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Views Screen grab from Realtor.com

Leonard nabbed a stunning luxury estate in the prestigious Pacific Palisades neighborhood for a cool $17.1 million, Dirt reports.

Dining room
Dining room Screen grab from Realtor.com

The Hamptons-style home, which was completed in 2018, spans 11,815 square feet of living space across a 0.82-acre lot,” Architectural Digest said. “It’s situated atop a high point along the hilly coastline, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, and is located at the end of a long driveway behind a gated privacy wall. Its three stories include a subterranean level complete with billiards room, 10-seat home theater, and glassed-in wine room.”

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor.com

One thing you can’t beat when it comes to the beauty of the house: those insane views that almost every room in the nearly 12,000-square-foot estate offers. The spacious primary bedroom has a private balcony where one can take in an ocean sunset on a whim.

Kitchen
Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor.com

The home was originally built for Relativity Media producer Ryan Kavanaugh in 2018, but was put on the market in 2019 for $25 million, Dirt reported. After the property sat idle on the market for two years, Leonard grabbed it for $17.1 million.

Bathroom
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor.com

Along with the new house, Leonard also owns a $6.7 million penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton near the Staples Center, home of the Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also owns a $13.3 million San Diego home, Sports Illustrated reported.

Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard breaks to the basket for a shot during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard breaks to the basket for a shot during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Tony Gutierrez AP

Leonard, who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2011, has two championships — one with the San Antonio Spurs, the other with the Toronto Raptors — and is a three-time All-Star with two All-NBA first-team selections. In 2019, Leonard signed a three-year, $103 million contract with the Clippers, which includes an opt-out clause in 2021.

This story was originally published March 24, 2021 at 11:32 AM with the headline "NBA star Kawhi Leonard’s $17 million California estate has priceless views. Have a look."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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