It was the sweet dream that the Clippers were pursuing this season. And it seems to be on the way to come true.
Selon Chris Haynes, who brought up the subject on TNT during the night’s game between the Clippers and Suns in Phoenix, Kawhi Leonard is said to be ahead of his rehabilitation program after his partial rupture of the cruciate ligaments in his right knee suffered in the last playoffs.
Los Angeles sees the return of its winger, double champion and double MVP of the Finals, as « fort possible » this season, which would be a game-changer for the Clippers. But in the Western conference as well.
Questioned in the wake, some players of the Clippers assured that they were not so worried about their classification at the end of the season because, if they have their workforce in full health, they feel able to go to the end. . And thus to beat Suns, Warriors, Jazz and company, even without the advantage of the ground…
Extended this summer for 176 million dollars over four years, Kawhi Leonard could therefore grant his own wish, pronounced at the start of the season: ” If I can, I want to be able to come back this year », He reported during the Media Day. ” I work daily with the staff and, when the date of my return is known, I will be ready and you will be notified. »
Last season, Kawhi Leonard averaged 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
