Kawhi Leonard is working hard to recover from an injury he sustained a few months ago. The Los Angeles Clippers star is expected to have limited participation in training camp for the upcoming season. This setback is incredibly challenging for him, given that he has also lost Paul George, who joined the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
Despite concerns among fans about the impact of George’s departure, Leonard remains optimistic about his ability to adapt. During the Clippers’ media day, he shared straightforward thoughts on losing 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 said.
“I take in my own role and my challenges that I have to face every game and go in there and try to dominate the game,” he added.
Kawhi Leonard Updates Fans on Injury Recovery During Clippers Media Day
Kawhi Leonard last played in Game 3 of the first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. Since then, he has been dealing with a persistent knee injury that has already required three surgeries.
During the Clippers’ media day, Leonard updated the media on his condition and shared some disappointing news about his recovery.
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“There’s some stuff we can do or try to do to make me last,” Leonard said. “We’ll see what happens.”
The Clippers ultimately fell to the Dallas Mavericks with a 2-4 record. Before his injury, Leonard wrapped his regular season averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
