SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:
Kawhi Leonard spoke after the LA Clippers' 128-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The crowd at the Frost Bank Center chose to boo Kawhi, who was a star for the Spurs and even won a championship before making an acrimonious exit from the team.
The Athletic NBA Daily discuss what a healthy Kawhi Leonard could mean for the Los Angeles Clippers going forward.
During the starting lineup introductions ahead of the LA Clippers' road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, the Spurs crowd booed on Kawhi Leonard when the announcer called out his nam
San Antonio played well in their return from Paris only committing 10 turnovers and managing 27 assists on 42 made buckets, but the Spurs struggled from beyond the arc the entire
Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls
It's been seven seasons since the San Antonio Spurs traded away Kawhi Leonard after the debacle that was his last two seasons with the franchise, and while most fans have moved on, anytime he has to face off against his old team, emotions run high.
Kawhi Leoanrd made sure to correct the reporter after the Clippers gamewhen she mentioned his 27 points as a career high.
It's been nearly seven years since he departed from San Antonio. Yet, the Spurs fan base hasn't forgotten the mysterious circumstances under which he requested a trade from the franchise.
After a very disappointing loss against the Phoenix Suns, the LL Clippers continue their four-game road trip Wednesday night with a stop in Texas to take on the
Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.