Kawhi Leonard was a extremely sought-after free agent in 2019, who finally determined to hitch the Los Angeles Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors.
Leonard was recent off an unbelievable playoff run with the Raptors. He helped them win the 2019 NBA Championship and he additionally claimed the 2019 NBA Finals MVP.
The Raptors had been desperately making an attempt to retain him, but it surely turned recognized that Leonard needed to be in his residence of Los Angeles.
With the Lakers being the group that traditionally captured large identify stars, Leonard determined to signal with the Clippers as a substitute.
And just lately, a report from The Toronto Star has emerged speculating that Leonard didn’t need to be part of the Lakers in 2019 as a result of he didn’t need to play with James.
The choice got here as a shock to many who Leonard handed up on the chance to play with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
As a substitute he joined forces with Paul George, who the Clippers traded for that very same summer season.
Leonard truly acquired an opportunity to play with James and Davis on the 2020 NBA All-Star Sport. He then spoke in regards to the expertise with TalkBasket.web.
“It was enjoyable. I performed with Bron and A.D. final yr, and I believe the yr earlier than that or so.
“But it surely’s all the time enjoyable simply to get round guys which might be very aggressive, see what they do on an on a regular basis foundation. Simply speaking, simply being their teammate.
“We go at one another all yr spherical, and simply, like I stated, it’s nice to have the ability to decide their mind and simply be round them and joke and giggle.”
Leonard’s tenure with the Clippers has not gone to plan.
The Clippers have been unable to win a championship since signing him, and Leonard continues to be damage inclined for the group.
To make issues worse, Leonard and the Clippers are at present beneath investigation by the NBA after Leonard allegedly made $28 million from cap-circumventing measures.
If each side are discovered responsible, they might undergo some harsh punishments.
Within the meantime, Leonard and the Clippers will enter their sixth season collectively.
