Kawhi turned tragedy to true grit

Dealing with his father's murder honed All-Star's trademark calm

OAKLAND, California - After coping with the trauma of his father's murder as a 16-year-old, Kawhi Leonard has no difficulty putting basketball in its proper perspective.

On Thursday, the Toronto Raptors star will try to lead the Canadian franchise to its first NBA championship - and the first for any team from outside the United States - with a victory in Game 6 of the Finals against the Golden State Warriors.