“We always talk about Zion’s body….what about Kawhi Leonard?” 7xNBA Champ believes Clippers are getting overlooked as contenders

“We always talk about Zion’s body….what about Kawhi Leonard?” 7xNBA Champ believes Clippers are getting overlooked as contenders

Kawhi Leonard and Robert Horry

After missing the entire 2021-22 NBA season, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard are set to return, looking better than ever, for the 2022-23 season. Both superstars will be hoping to lead their teams, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers, to the playoffs. The NBA is buzzing about Williamson’s body transformation, but Robert Horry believes Leonard has been overlooked in the hype. Here’s what the seven-time champion had to say about “The Claw’s” potential big year on “The Crossover” podcast.

Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard

“They [Clippers] probably end up with the best record in basketball because they have the deepest bench. We always talk about how Zion’s body looked now, but we ain’t talking about Kawhi’s body. He looks just like Zion’s body. They’ve been in the lab in the offseason.” Kawhi Leonard last appeared in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Clippers. In 34 minutes, he finished with 31 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. It was allegedly just a kink in his right knee that allowed Leonard to say, “I’ll be fine.”

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Kawhi Leonard and the clippers will look to win the title this season

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard’s teammate and friend, praises the two-time champion’s improved physique and conditioning. In an interview with ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, “PG13” had the following to say about Leonard: “He’s gotten bigger, he’s stronger, he’s ready. It’s scary. He’s put more muscle on. He’s a scary matchup for anyone that has to guard him.” Leonard appears to be operating at less than 100% in two preseason games. He’s shown glimpses of his old self, particularly in his lethal mid-range game, but he’s mostly rested.

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Kawhi Leonard has admitted that he hasn’t played pick-up games or even 5-on-5 scrimmages during the offseason, so he’s working his way back into basketball shape. If he has truly improved his conditioning as Paul George described, the Los Angeles Clippers could win their first franchise championship. Kawhi Leonard has made the most of his free time. His LA Clippers teammates have praised his physique and conditioning, predicting that he will be a dominant force on the court next season. The Clippers are expected to be one of the top teams in the NBA once “The Claw” returns to full strength.

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