Los Angeles Times

Casa Kawhi is near his workplace

- By Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will have a shorter commute to Staples Center after buying a penthouse at the RitzCarlto­n Residences at L.A. Live for $6.725 million.

The three-time all-star, who was previously seen scoping out homes on L.A.’s Westside, purchased the penthouse through a limited liability company managed by his uncle, Dennis Robertson.

Last year, he used another corporate entity to buy a five-acre estate in Rancho Santa Fe for $13 million.

The location puts Leonard in close proximity to former Lakers executive Jim Buss, whose penthouse is still for sale, should he need to borrow a cup of sugar. Former Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball owns a unit a few floors down.

Centered on the downtown cityscape, the 4,280-square-foot unit features vibrant wood floors, walls of glass, two custom fireplaces and wall-mounted iPads for controllin­g smart home systems. The family room adjoins a centerisla­nd kitchen with a breakfast nook. In the master suite, there’s a steam shower.

A pair of undergroun­d parking spaces were included with the three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence, which had been listed for $6.995 million.

A rooftop swimming pool, a fitness center and valet and concierge services are among building amenities.

Kurt Rappaport and Kevin Booker of Westside Estate Agency were the listing agents. Booker also represente­d the buyer.

Leonard, 28, joined the Clippers as a free agent this year after winning an NBA title last season with the Toronto Raptors. The former San Diego State star has twice been named the NBA’s defensive player of the year since entering the league as a firstround pick in 2011. He won another title in 2014 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.

around balcony. There are three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms plus an office.

Lucas, 48, has scores of credits including the films “A Beautiful Mind,” “American Psycho,” “The Lincoln Lawyer” and “Hulk.” More recently, he has appeared in the Paramount Network series “Yellowston­e,” starring Kevin Costner.

Jacqueline Tager of Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty holds the listing.

 ?? PR Newswire ?? CLIPPERS star Kawhi Leonard’s penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live is a short commute to Staples Center.
PR Newswire CLIPPERS star Kawhi Leonard’s penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live is a short commute to Staples Center.
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Erik Grammer JOSH LUCAS’ 1920s home in the Hollywood Hills was updated with eco-friendly features.

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