Player A: 6'8.75", 6'11.25" wingspan, 8'11" standing reach, 221 pounds
Player B: 6'7", 7'3" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach, 225 pounds
Player B averaged slightly more steals and blocks per minute, and gave up slightly fewer points per play according to Synergy, overall as well as in isolation. Player A is Paul George, and Player B is Kawhi Leonard. If anything, the Spurs match up particularly well against the Heat since their one ace perimeter defender plays the same position as Miami's only major offensive threat.
Yup. There's a reason San Antonio traded George Hill for this guy. They loved his perimeter defense and versatility. He was supposed to be their Kobe stopper. Now he'll do his best to be the LeBron stopper. I think he'll fare better than Paul George because his entire focus will be defense. Kawhi is also one of the smartest players in the game. Just a quiet kid with a ton of competiveness.