Leonard, 22, turned his series around after playing through foul trouble in the first two games of the Finals. Leonard scored nine points in each of the first two games, but averaged 23.6 points over the final three games as the Spurs defeated the Heat in five games. 

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Leonard, who also anchored the Spurs' defense, finished the series with averages of 17.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists. 

Most important was Leonard's effort on defense against LeBron James and Co., and he posted 1.2 blocks and 1.6 steals.