Kawhi Leonard had ready answers when he was asked to pick between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, MJ and LeBron James, and James or the Black Mamba.
Speaking to Serge Ibaka on How Hungry Are You, Leonard was asked to choose between the Bulls and the Lakers stars, and he had his pick. When asked to pick between MJ or Kobe, the answer was straightforward: “I like MJ.”
The forward picked Jordan again when asked to choose between the Chicago Bulls legend and James. And when finally asked who it would be between James and Bryant, he picked the latter.
On the season front, Leonard is gearing up for the humdinger first-round playoff series between the LA Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. With Paul George still sidelined due to a knee injury, the onus will be on Leonard and Russell Westbrook to fend off the Suns’ threat.
And by the looks of it, he hasn’t given much thought about the powerhouse opponents the Clippers will face. When asked if he had assessed Kevin Durant & Co., he had a blunt response, “I haven’t assessed their team like that. That’s a question you gotta ask them.”
On that note about comparison, here are our thoughts on how the Clippers vs. Suns stack up.
Can Kawhi Leonard Lead The Clippers To The Championship?
The mission for Kawhi Leonard is clear: Win a title with the Clippers. The two-time NBA champion won rings with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014 and the Toronto Raptors in 2019, and the wait for a third ring has continued ever since he signed with his hometown team, the Clippers.
Over the years, Leonard has carved a name for himself as a versatile two-way player. The five-time All-Star and a five-time member of the All-NBA Team has been known for his athleticism and skill and has the numbers to back it. His career numbers read 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
This time around, he has been a force for the Clippers, despite playing just 52 games for the side. While Paul George’s absence will be a dampener, LA will confident with a healthy Leonard in their outfit.
With the right pieces and a tactical mind in Tyronn Lue manning the unit from the sidelines, LA will feel confident that they are ready to take on the Suns.
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