Kawhi Leonard is actively engaged in his recovery from an injury sustained several months ago. The Los Angeles Clippers’ star is expected to have limited participation in the upcoming season’s training camp. This situation is particularly challenging for him, especially following the departure of Paul George, who has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason.
Fans are understandably concerned about the ramifications of George’s exit, but Leonard remains optimistic about his ability to adapt. At the Clippers’ media day, he conveyed his thoughts on the absence of his teammate.
“He obviously made things easier on the court for players, but as far as my mental focus going into the game, I don’t feel like it’s going to be harder for me personally. I didn’t look at, for anybody I’m on the court with; I don’t look at him to be my savior,” Leonard stated.
“I take in my own role and the challenges that I have to face every game and go in there and try to dominate the game,” he added.
Kawhi Leonard Provides Injury Recovery Update at Clippers Media Day
Kawhi Leonard’s most recent game was during Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, after which he has been dealing with a persistent knee injury that has required three surgeries.
During the Clippers’ media day, Leonard gave reporters an update on his health and shared some challenging news regarding his recovery journey.
“There’s some stuff we can do or try to do to make me last,” Leonard mentioned. “We’ll see what happens.”
In the end, the Clippers were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with a 2-4 series record. Before his injury, Leonard wrapped up the regular season averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
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