NBA: Can Kwahi Leonard lead the new generation of Spurs?

Kwahi Leonard is one of the top two-way players in the NBA.

It's no secret that San Antonio Spurs are entering a new era of basketball. Following a disappointing loss to Oklahoma City Thunder in the postseason after stringing up impressive victories during the regular season to finish second behind Golden State Warriors in the western conference, Spurs icon Tim Duncan decided to end his career.

With age catching up with the 'Big three', could Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker be heading into their last NBA season after the retirement of Tim Duncan?

With Timmy having retired, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker at the tail end of their careers, the onus seems to fall on Kwahi Leonard to lead the Spurs but then, those he have the qualities to deliver NBA Championships to the Spurs faithfuls?

At the age of 25, Kwahi has already racked up many career highlights and awards. He won the NBA Championship with the Spurs in 2014 and was named the NBA Finals most valuable player. He is a two-time NBA defensive player of the year, having won in 2015 and 2016. Also, he is an NBA All-Star.

Moving forward, can Kwahi Leonard replicate the successes the Spurs had in the era of the "Big three"?

Click play to view highlights of Kwahi's game from last season.