The NBA community views Kawhi Leonard as its savior. Having an unprotected pick owed to the Thunder, the Clippers succeeded in another difficult game, winning against the Detroit Pistons. The situation occurred after the first 50-point game of his career, which turned into a career-high 55. It’s hard to imagine, but Leonard had never before gone beyond that mark. However, his recent confession may hint that there’s more information to be disclosed.

Leonard was faultless against the Pistons. He made 17 field goals, missed just one free throw, and guided the Clippers to a statement victory. But it didn’t come naturally. The six-time All-Star, answering to the team’s demand,s is going through another “evolution”.

“Especially with the team we have now. I’ve never really been in this situation. “Leonard said after the game. “I more try to get guys the ball and just sharing it… But the coaches need me to be aggressive the entire game. Just a different evolution. Me trying to shoot more threes and trying to evolve my game to today’s game,”

Even if that means he has a rough shooting night, Leonard doesn’t mind. His highly mastered skill set sets the tone for the Clippers. Over their current four-game win streak, Kawhi Leonard has scored 30 or more thrice. For the season, the Clippers have a 5-3 record in such a scenario. Having an aggressive James Harden has also helped The Klaw find his space.

The direct demand from the coaching staff has Leonard averaging a career-high 27.5 points per game. But even with a sharp increase in his scoring duties, the Clippers talisman is still the enforcer on defense. Against the Pistons, he grabbed 5 steals and 3 blocks besides a 51-point scoring clinic. The assignment on his shoulder is straightforward, probably simplifying things for Kawhi Leonard.

He’s got to be disruptive as a defender, and then hunt for his spots as soon as possession flips over. With 21 games under his belt, the two-time DPOY looks to be back at his best. And no one’s happier than his teammate, James Harden.

James Harden sings praises for Kawhi Leonard

Upon finding out this was Leonard’s first 50-point game, James Harden did have some jokes. However, having been by his side for a few years, the Beard understands what the 34-year-old has been through. Leonard has had to battle injury after injury before reaching a point where he can fully expend himself for the Clippers.

That being said, Harden has nothing but praise for his Clippers teammate.

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“Took him long enough. How long he’s been in the league? 12, 13, 14 years? Something like that. Nah, it was a beautiful thing to see. How efficient it was. How effortless it was. It was just so smooth. Got to whatever spot he wanted to, ” James Harden said. “Overly happy for him. Because behind the scenes, you watch somebody and how hard they work… For him, what he’s had to battle through just to go out there and look like himself, it’s a beautiful thing to see,”

And it’s everything the Clippers needed. After weeks of disappointing results, Kawhi Leonard’s scoring emergence has set them on the right track. Aside from the Pistons, the Clippers also won against the Lakers and the Rockets, both primed as possible title contenders this season. Still, the work is far from done for the team, who are still the 13 seed in the West.

But with Kawhi Leonard at peak efficiency, the Clippers have looked unflappable against top-level opposition. Having lost Norman Powell, it was integral for Leonard and James Harden to be at the forefront of the Clippers’ offense. Now that the stars are aligning, the team looks to have found its mojo again.

Don’t sleep on the Los Angeles Clippers!