Kawhi Leonard is without doubt one of the extra transcendent NBA abilities of the previous decade. All through his 13-year profession, Leonard has skilled the best peaks within the sport. 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 drive 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 typically positions his group for a championship run.
Sadly, Leonard has struggled to get on the courtroom in latest seasons. A number of accidents — primarily a lingering harm to his surgically repaired left knee — have continuously sidelined the celebrity.
Leonard has missed 294 regular-season games over the past eight seasons, together with the entire 2021-22 season with knee bother after struggling an harm within the 2021 Western Convention semifinals in opposition to Utah.
Fortunately for each NBA followers and the Clippers, Leonard made his long-awaited season debut on Jan. 4 in opposition to the Hawks. Though it can take time to regain his MVP-caliber type, Leonard relished the return.
“It felt nice,” Leonard said. “I used to be capable of 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 in opposition to 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.
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