Kawhi Leonard gives BLUNT answer to Paul George leaving Clippers to 76ers
Kawhi Leonard reveals his feelings about Paul George leaving the team.
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Kawhi Leonard and Paul George parted ways after being on the same team for 5 years
Trades in the NBA might surprise or shock the basketball world. Paul George left the Los Angeles Clippers to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will suit up for the team without George for the first time in five years. As such, reporters wanted to know how Leonard felt following PG’s departure.
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard raised high expectations of winning the maiden NBA title for the Clippers. The pairing struggled with injuries and failed to deliver the ultimate prize. With the duo moving their separate ways, Leonard recently revealed what he thought of the departure. In typical Kawhi fashion, the Clippers forward gave a simple answer
I don’t have a problem with [Paul George] leaving.
Kawhi Leonard via media interview at USA Basketball training camp
Leonard and PG teaming up had some misfortunes and has a legacy of ‘what ifs’ and season collapses. The furthest they reached was the Western Conference Finals. Moreover, the duo struggled with multiple injuries and struggled with fitness during certain playoff series. PG moves on to team up with former MVP Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in the Eastern Conference.
Leonard will have Russell Westbrook and James Harden by his side. Nevertheless, the team will likely struggle in the upcoming season as they have not replaced George with an All-star talent. Leonard has remained a favorite of the NBA media. As such, he will find himself under a huge spotlight next season to deliver for the Clippers with George.
Kawhi Leonard was called the ‘worst superstar in history’ last season
Kawhi Leonard had missed most of the 2024 NBA post-season. Fidgeting around his injury and joining the Clippers to help them in the first round of playoffs, the Clippers forward finally missed the playoffs. Having faced injuries during the regular season and being unable to show up in the playoffs, Leonard had accumulated the attention of big-time NBA critics.
The Clippers superstar was openly blamed for not being available for the team half of the season. He attended only 4 out of 19 games for the Clippers and has averaged only 40.3 games per season in the past for the team. As such, Stephen A Smith delivered a scathing remark labeling Leonard as the worst superstar in the NBA.
He said that the Clippers forward was never around for important playoff series. As such, his team cannot win without him. Leonard will continue with the Clippers next season. However, if the current pairing with James Harden does not elevate the Clippers into a playoff team, his future with the team will become uncertain. As such, the door will open for him to leave just like it did for Paul George.
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