US EditionKawhi Leonard Clears Air After Clippers’ Decision on Chris Paul
Kawhi Leonard said the Clippers front office made the Chris Paul decision without locker room input during a season marked by reported tension and Paul's reduced role.
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Kawhi Leonard Clears Air After Clippers’ Decision on Chris Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers stunned many around the league when they decided to part ways with Chris Paul during what was expected to be the final season of the veteran guard’s NBA career. Paul entered the year openly acknowledging that retirement loomed, and given his history with the franchise, the assumption centered on a steady farewell tour rather than a sudden separation.Instead, the season unraveled quickly. Paul fell out of the rotation, an…
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard denies playing role in Chris Paul decision
Getty Chris Paul’s return to the Clippers was short-lived, and Kawhi Leonard says he had nothing to do with how it ended. Paul signed a one-year, $3.63 million deal with Los Angeles before the season, a move that initially looked like a quiet reunion. Instead, the partnership unraveled quickly. Reports indicated Paul was not aligned with assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy and head coach Tyronn Lue, particularly regarding Leonard’s usage during a Nov…
Kawhi Leonard denies role in Chris Paul’s Clippers exit
Feb 26, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports When Chris Paul inked a 1-year, $3.63 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers before the 2025-26 NBA season, it felt like a nostalgic homecoming for one of the greatest point guards to ever play in the league. Several months later, Paul and the Clippe…
Kawhi Leonard once again commented on Chris Paul's departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. The forward claimed not to have been involved in the decision.
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