Missing out since Game 3 of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, Kawhi Leonard knee injury has left him out of the competition for now. His injury also dissapointed him with a setback to perform with Team USA for the Paris Olympics. Kawhi‘s absence and condition led him to withdraw followed by his replacement by Boston Celtics player Derrick White.
Failing to perform for the national team, news of his return however, has been confirmed by Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. “I speak to him all the time,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. “He’ll be ready for [Clippers] training camp. He’s feeling good and I know he’ll be ready for training camp.”
With injuries affecting his career since the 2019 season, Kawhi’s return to the Clippers training camp from October 1st will be something not to miss out. Whether he stays fit and be able to perform regularly without any injury is questionable. The absence however has affected a great deal for the Los Angeles Clippers missing out on a player like him.
What’s next for Kawhi after his return?
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard is set to make his comeback after suffering from a major knee injury. Averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 68 games played this season, the NBA Champion has a big target to achieve now.
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Currently on a three-year contract worth $149,505,800 this season, Kawhi’s return will make a big impact in the upcoming Conference games. With Paul George traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on a four-year $212 million contract in free agency, the Clippers star has a major role to play alongside James Harden.
A two-time Defensive Player, two-time NBA champion and six-time All-Star, Leonard despite of several achievements lack in terms of his health conditions as evident through his career injuries.
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After adding Derrick Jones Jr. and Nicolas Batum, Leonard will attempt to guide the new-look Clippers to a postseason appearance. However, after multiple postseason runs ending with him sidelined due to injury, the team will hope he can be available to set the tone if and when that time comes.
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