LInjury after injury, the ring options on the Los Angeles Clippers are falling apart each season. The latest news, meniscus tear in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee. After the elimination in the first round against the Phoenix Suns (4-1), the worst omens were confirmed: Kawhi, KO Immersed in the eternal background to which the Lakers relegate him,the recent history of the franchise is told from an accumulation of continuous misfortunes.
The Clippers star noted discomfort in the final stretch of the first game ante Suns, participated with pain the secondexhibiting himself with 38 points, and ended up not playing in the last three. without him and Paul Georgethose of Tyronn Lue they were not able to compete against one of the favourites. Booker y Durantmuch higher.
Key moment for the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George make you a contender, but they can’t lead you to the championship if they don’t play. And lately, they’ve been injured longer than active. In the last four seasons, Kawhi and George have appeared in 118 regular season games and 24 playoff games together. an average of 29.5 games/regular season and of 6/playoffs. Terrible.
At this point, what will the Clippers plan?
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will enter 2024 in their final year of contract. Yes, at the end of that campaign they both have a player option, which is almost never exercised by the stars. The Clippers have in their hand extend the bond of both in this offseason for another three years at least (2 + player option), or take a risk and see what happens in the season. No path is without risk and the margin of victory is shrinking.
2023-04-26 15:02:46
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