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The Los Angeles Clippers confronted an enormous blow on Thursday afternoon when it was introduced that Kawhi Leonard is out indefinitely as a consequence of continued issues together with his proper knee.
Leonard’s absence has gone on for thus lengthy that it’s raised many questions on his future.
Talking on ESPN, by way of NBACentral, Kendrick Perkins mentioned Leonard “should consider retiring” due to his knee issues.
He mentioned that there’s solely a lot surgical procedure can do and if it’s not serving to in any case this time, it could be mandatory for Leonard to hold up his jersey for good.
“I really think Kawhi Leonard should consider retiring”
– Kendrick Perkins
It’s been years since Leonard has performed a full season for the Clippers.
Final 12 months, he performed in 68 video games, which is a step up from the 52 he had in 2022-23 however nonetheless removed from what the staff needs.
Leonard’s damage issues proceed to flare up, significantly when his staff wants him most.
He has solely participated in 4 postseason video games during the last two seasons and hasn’t performed in additional than ten because the 2020-21 season.
Many followers have been involved about Leonard when he needed to step away from Workforce USA earlier than the Paris Olympics in the summertime.
They feared that was an indication of issues to return and so they have been appropriate.
Now the Clippers don’t know when Leonard shall be again and there’s a probability his return date continues to get pushed again.
Is it potential that Leonard will hear Perkins’ recommendation and retire?
That appears unlikely proper now however maybe he’s additionally bored with all these accidents identical to his followers.
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