(Photo : Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Kawhi Leonard (#2) of the LA Clippers within the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard abruptly departed Crypto.com Arena after experiencing discomfort in his again throughout their residence recreation towards the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, March 12.
The 32-year-old performed within the first quarter, scoring six factors on 2-of-4 taking pictures in 12 minutes. He additionally contributed two rebounds and two assists earlier than sitting out the rest of the sport attributable to harm.
Leonard sustained a again harm after making a floater with lower than six minutes remaining within the first interval.
The two-time NBA Finals MVP was seen within the again tunnel after the primary quarter, nonetheless sporting his Clippers uniform. However, just a few moments later, he appeared in avenue garments, sporting a denim jacket, as he abruptly left the sector, leaving followers confused and anxious.
Leonard has confronted a number of accidents all through his tenure with the Clippers and has but to play greater than 60 video games in a season since arriving as a free agent in the summertime of 2019.
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Kawhi Leonard’s purpose for leaving the sector revealed
The six-time NBA All-Star’s exit from the sport was attributable to thoracic spasms.
Later, it was reported that he left the Crypto.com Arena as a result of he was uncomfortable sitting, in accordance with league insider Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
After holding a 13-point lead on the finish of the primary quarter and main by as a lot as 22 factors, the Clippers collapsed following Leonard’s departure, leading to a 118-100 loss by the hands of the Wolves.
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