Kaliyah Leonard rose to popularity as the celebrity kid of American professional basketball player, Kawhi Leonard. His dad Kaliyah is an award-winning basketball player.
Caption: Kaliyah Leonard with her dad Kawhi Leonard (Photo: playersbio) |
Age of Kaliyah Leonard
In July 2016, Kaliyah Leonard was born in the United States of America. She is the daughter of Kawhi Leonard (father) and mother Kishele Shipley. Her dad Kawhi American professional basketball player. Kaliyah's mother worked as a human resource officer.
Having American nationality, Kaliyah is of Afro-American ethnicity. She identifies herself as a Christian and follows her parents' religion. Kaliyah is studying at a private school. Also, she has a sibling brother whose identity is yet to be out.
Who is Kaliyah Leonard Father?
Kaliyah's father Kawhi is an American professional basketball player, born on June 29, 1991. He is a five-time All-Star with three All-NBA First Team selections and a two-time NBA champion. As a result of his ball-hawking skills, the "Claw" or the "Klaw" has been selected seven times to the All-Defensive Team, winning the honor in 2015 and 2016. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in the year 2021. He entered the 2011 NBA draft instead of completing his final two college seasons.
Prior to his trade to the San Antonio Spurs on draft night, he was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 15th overall pick. In 2014, he won an NBA championship with the Spurs and was named the Finals Most Valuable Player. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2018 after seven seasons with the Spurs. Leonard led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in franchise history in 2019.
Who is Kaliyah Leonard Mother?
Kaliyah's mother Kishele Shipley is a human resource officer, born on born on April 10, 1989. She worked as a human resource officer in San Diego in the past. She has made progress in her career in HR over the years.
Also, she has received several promotions in her job. However, she left her job and moved to Texas with her partner Kawhi Leonard. Likewise, Kishele takes a keen interest in home design and decoration.
Kaliyah's Parents' Relationship
Kaliyah's parents yet to be married but been in a romantic relationship. They started dating in 2014 after meeting for the first time at San Diego State University. Both of them mentioned studying at the same University but choosing different career paths.
Well, only limited information about their dating life is available in the media. Both of them seems to be private person. Her parents are still together and shared a close relationship. Kaliyah living in a good environment under her parents' care.
Lavish Life; Kaliyah's Parents' Net Worth
Kaliyah has been living a lavish life out of her parents' money. Her dad Kawhi Leonard has earned an estimated net worth of $80 Million with an annual salary of $40 Million. He is one of the 10 highest-paid players in the NBA with a base salary of $39.3 Million. Also, he earns millions more every year from endorsements. He has earned $150 Million in NBA salary in his first decade.
Kawhi signed a 5-year $90 million contract with the Spurs in 2015. He has signed a contract with the LA Clippers was recorded as a three-year deal, amounting to $103,137,300 fully guaranteed in 2019. Kaliyah's mother Kishele Shipley has earned an estimated net worth of $250 thousand.