The LA Clippers have one of the most dangerous teams on paper in the NBA. The Kawhi Leonard and Paul George duo on the wing with no shortage of shooting and defensive versatility is enough to pose problems for just about any team around the league.
It’s been a struggle for the Clippers to put all of the pieces together since acquiring Leonard and George. The team did not quite fare well in the NBA Bubble and then Leonard suffering a torn ACL injury in last year’s playoffs put an end to the hope of an NBA Finals appearance.
The expectations surrounding the Clippers have been tempered with Leonard sidelined as he recovers from his torn ACL. However, there’s reason for optimism about their chances of pulling off a surprise run.
According to Chris Haynes on NBA on TNT, Kawhi Leonard is ‘ahead of schedule’ in his rehab and that a return is a ‘strong possibility.’ In the full story from Haynes, he mentioned that Leonard has ‘amped up’ his workload in recent weeks and is showing clear progress.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn right ACL and a return to action this season is within reach, league sources told Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes as he relayed on TNT Thursday night.
Leonard has amped up his workload in recent weeks and is looking stronger and stronger, sources said.
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The expectation from the start was for Leonard to return at some point for the LA Clippers this season. It was mostly a matter of how effective would he be in time for the start of the playoffs. For now, a set timeline hasn’t been released or perhaps formulated.
Last season, Leonard averaged 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.6 steals. He put together one of the greatest two-way outings in NBA playoff history when he dropped 45 points in Game 6 of the opening round series against the Dallas Mavericks.
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The LA Clippers currently hold just a 19-19 record and are attempting to stay afloat in the Western Conference while not only Kawhi Leonard is sidelined, but also Paul George, who is out due to an elbow injury at the moment.
