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Kawhi Leonard Strikes Fear In The NBA After Recent Comments: “I Feel Stronger For Sure…”

Kawhi Leonard warns the NBA, says he's feeling stronger after summer of recovery.

Nico Martinez
Sep 27, 2022
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It has been over a year since we’ve last seen Kawhi Leonard on an NBA basketball court. After suffering an ACL injury in the 2021 playoffs, Leonard skipped out on the entire next season to heal and rehab his body back into game shape.

The process has been long and grueling for both Leonard and the fans, but it seems to finally be over now, and there is a sense the Clippers are ready to make the most of it.

According to what Leonard told reports on NBA media day Monday, he’s feeling stronger than ever after so much time in the lab this summer.

“I feel stronger for sure. It’s been what, 14-15 months, no basketball. That whole 13-14 month process is just lifting.”

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After so much time away from the game, nobody is sure what to expect from Leonard or how soon he’ll be back in MVP form. 


Kawhi Leonard’s Return Will Make The Clippers Relevant Again

But his comeback does signal a return to contention for the Clippers, and they will need him at full strength if they want any shot at winning a title this year.

The Clippers are still depending a lot on Kawhi’s performance. If the 2x NBA Finals MVP can stay healthy and play at his best, then the Clippers could even be considered a title favorite.

NBA insider Marc J. Spears had some interesting points about this. His biggest question was if he can really stay healthy for the entire season or not.

“There’s a lot of Clippers buzz, a lot of Clippers talk. … All this Clippers talk starts and ends with Kawhi Leonard and if he’s healthy, this team is special. But how many games is it gonna be? How many games is he gonna rest? I’m curious about Kawhi.”

On his own, Kawhi Leonard should not be taken lightly by any player. In his last healthy season, he averaged 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game on 51% shooting.

This year, he could be even better after all the rest. And then if you pair him next to Paul George, Norman Powell, Reggie Jackson, and Terance Mann (among others), and you’ve got a ball club that can bang with the best of them.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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