At the Clippers for a year, Kawhi Leonard could already leave the City of Angels next summer. What trend for the winger? A reporter brings up the subject and seems pretty sure of himself.
For his first season with the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard always dreamed of winning the title. A ring, in his hometown? The perfect scenario for him. Unfortunately for Tyronn Lue’s men, the disappointment was immense in the second round of the playoffs, against the Nuggets. This squad never seemed to find the key to reaching the final, and nothing has changed for the moment.
The Clippers have been shy in the market and the first two preseason games ended in loss to the Lakers’ C team. Of course, nothing to be alarmed about, but we would have liked to see something else from this team. What to raise doubts about the future of Kawhi?
Given the turn of events after this first season, it is questionable if the winger will stay with the Clippers for much longer. Remember that he will be able to test the market in 2021, and we hardly dare to imagine another failure for the franchise in Los Angeles. However, the latest trends are surprisingly good.
Did Paul George’s extension make him happy? Perhaps. In any case, it is one less problem for the Clippers, who will not have two stars on the market. However, according to Michael Scotto, the early returns are pretty good for The Klaw.
With the Paul George expansion, there is a feeling that Kawhi Leonard is going to stick around for the long haul as well. He has a 36 million player option for next season. If he declines it, he will become a free agent in 2021.
Despite a failed first season, Kawhi has no reason to leave. At home, he intends to win a new title, even if the threat of a departure remains. It’s up to the Clippers to make a difference in order to satisfy their star, and maximize their chances in the summer of 2021.
Kawhi Leonard long term at the Clippers? At the moment, this is clearly the trend. To be continued depending on the results …
