The Los Angeles Clippers have been relentless in their pursuit of winning the franchise’s first NBA championship. Despite the team’s constant efforts, injuries still stand in the way.
Unfortunately for the Clippers, the team will have to deal with another injury to their star player before the start of the season.
“Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent knee surgery during the offseason,” Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday. “The franchise announced today that Leonard will be limited to strengthening his knee to begin Clippers training camp, but team officials are optimistic about his progress.”
Leonard played in 68 games for Los Angeles last year, the most regular season games the star has appeared in since the 2016-17 season. However, when the team needed him most, the forward missed most of the Clippers’ playoff run due to right knee inflammation.
After the season ended, the San Diego State product opted to join Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After three practices, Team USA opted to replace the six-time All- Star by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White due to Leonard’s appearance during practice.
When the two-way star is on the court, he remains one of the best players in the league. But the problem is that it is difficult to depend on the striker to stay on the pitch.
Now, in a season where the Clippers perhaps need him the most, the 33-year-old once again finds himself on the injury report as the start of the season approaches.
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