Kawhi Leonard is among the extra transcendent NBA abilities of the previous decade. All through his 13-year profession, Leonard has skilled the very best peaks within the recreation. The Clippers star, a six-time All-Star, has received two NBA championships and two Finals MVP trophies.
When he is within the lineup, Leonard is a dominant, environment friendly power able to main a franchise. His prowess on each ends of the ground is notable, and the two-time Defensive Participant of the 12 months usually positions his group for a championship run.
Sadly, Leonard has struggled to get on the court docket in latest seasons. A number of accidents — primarily a lingering harm to his surgically repaired left knee — have often sidelined the celebrity.
Leonard has missed 294 regular-season games over the past eight seasons, together with all the 2021-22 season with knee hassle after struggling an harm within the 2021 Western Convention semifinals towards Utah.
Fortunately for each NBA followers and the Clippers, Leonard made his long-awaited season debut on Jan. 4 towards the Hawks. Though it would take time to regain his MVP-caliber type, Leonard relished the return.
“It felt nice,” Leonard said. “I used to be in a position to throw some paint on the canvas tonight. We’re working to create one thing stunning, so let’s hold going.”
Since his season debut, Leonard has scored 15+ factors in all however two of his eight video games, together with a 27-point eruption on Wednesday towards the Spurs, the group he performed for from 2011-2018.
After the sport, a reporter interviewing Leonard famous his 27 factors as a profession excessive, however the star corrected her.
