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There’s little doubt that Kawhi Leonard is without doubt one of the greatest gamers within the NBA.
He would possibly even be one of many best gamers of all time.
Nonetheless, being accessible is an enormous a part of the job, and the cruel reality is that Leonard is seldom accessible, a lot much less when it issues probably the most.
It’s been years since we’ve seen him totally wholesome, particularly within the playoffs.
And with Paul George gone and him set to be out indefinitely with yet one more knee damage, the Los Angeles Clippers is perhaps compelled to maneuver on from him.
Contemplating that, Michelle Smallmon predicted that the Clippers would commerce Kawhi sooner or later this season (by way of UNSPORTSMANLIKE).
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She argued that the Clippers would ultimately come to appreciate that they only can’t count on him to be wholesome, whereas one other contending crew trying so as to add extra firepower might roll the cube and take an opportunity on him.
As a lot sense as this is able to make, Evan Cohen disagrees together with her.
He debated that the Clippers wouldn’t try this this season, principally as a result of they’ve a brand new enviornment and want followers within the seats, and Leonard is their greatest promoting level.
He additionally believes that Tyronn Lue is the type of coach who fares higher with out that a lot expertise, so he thinks the Clippers will probably be higher than anticipated, that means they might nonetheless assume that including Leonard within the playoffs might assist them go far.
It’s a disgrace to see such a gifted participant lacking that a lot time, however at this level in his profession, it wouldn’t be smart to place your life financial savings on him being wholesome for the playoffs.
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