“They’re the best basketball players to play in the NBA” Kawhi Leonard gets inspired by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant


“They’re the best basketball players to play in the NBA” Kawhi Leonard gets inspired by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard suggests he in inspired by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant on playing his new offensive game with the Los Angeles Clippers. Michael Jordan as well as Kobe Bryant were legendry offensive players. They had the ability to change the scenario of the game in a matter of minutes. It comes to notice that even the LA Clippers want Kawhi Leonard to do the same for them as well. 

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Newly Head Coach Tyronn Lue is not joking around. Although the Clippers have had the worst pre-season so far, he wants to build a team than plays and evolves around Kawhi Leonard. Especially after the playoff against in the last season, the Clippers have a lot of critics to shut. In particularly Kawhi Leonard after he has been questioned for his leadership skills. 

“They led their team to championships” Kawhi Leonard on Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan 

On being asked how much he has studied and learned from Michael and Kobe over the years, Kawhi said, “I mean a lot. They’re one of the best basketball players to play in the NBA. And you know, now I watch pretty much everybody but you know those guys were able to get to their spots, lead their teams to championships and you know, that’s something that inspires me.” 

“It’s been good, you know, as long as there’s a team concept to it. It’s not just, you know, focusing on me scoring. You know, it’s just about movement pretty much. Not keeping everybody just stagnant and in the mud,” Kawhi continued. “So, you know, as long as it’s gonna help us win games… I think it will, and we’ll just what happens with it pretty much. But you know so far so good; nobody is complaining about it. Now it’s just time to carry over to games and get better at it.” 

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Will the triangle offense work for the Clippers like it did for the Bulls, Lakers, and the Warriors? Or will they tank with it? One thing is for sure – they are more serious about their business than last season. Lets see how things turn out as they face LA Lakers tomorrow in their first encounter. 

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