“If I Still Get Paid, Why Go to Work?”: NBA World Left Perplexed at Troubling Kawhi Leonard News
Follow Us
The world has to wait for Kawhi Leonard to make a comeback to the court once again. Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers broke the news that Leonard will miss their next two games against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz. As soon as the news made it to the internet, the NBA world seems to be puzzled and multiple reactions can be witnessed.
The injury of the two-time Finals MVP seems to haunt the team, as he has only appeared in five out of 21 regular season games so far this season. As per reports, he will miss the next two games as well. It feels like the franchise doesn’t want to take any risk as Leonard is still under restrictions after coming off an ACL injury. In five games, he has scored 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The injury update news broke before the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers later on Tuesday night. And it didn’t take long for the fans to come forward with their views. As one of the fans said, “If I still get paid, why go to work?”
The Clippers say Kawhi will miss the next two games against the Blazers and Jazz.
That is now 18 out of 23 games missed this season. pic.twitter.com/OsYyECeCvY
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 29, 2022
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
If I still get paid why go to work?🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/NuglqarT6t
— Butch McRae (@__A1G) November 29, 2022
As long as he's ready for the playoffs, I don't care about regular
— Hye🦌🇰🇷 (@zoamygem) November 29, 2022
And here everyone was saying Clippers were the team to beat all during the off-season
— Realistic Suns Fan (@RealisticSuns) November 29, 2022
Just rest him till after the all star break.
— Ty ☘️ (@TylerCornellNBA) November 29, 2022
He been resting and getting paid since San Antonio. This ain’t nothing new
— Young OG (@same__ol_G) November 29, 2022
Bro needs to just retire, it’s so clear it only wants the paycheck and has no motivation to ball anymore. He’s had a long successful career, but his drive ain’t there no more.
— Stop The 🧢 (@CoachCapalot) November 29, 2022
The man already said it takes two years to recover nobody is rushing Kawhi we learned that in San Antonio lol
— LakerGang4L (@BigCheef24) November 29, 2022
Kawhi Leonard currently has a four-year contract with the Clippers worth $176 million and has an estimated net worth of around $80 million.
The Clippers without Kawhi Leonard
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
A top player sitting out because of an injury is a nightmare for any sporting franchise. And that’s what the Los Angeles Clippers are going through right now. The Clippers will face the Blazers on Tuesday night in the absence of Leonard and Paul George. It’ll be interesting to see how the team works in the absence of their star players.
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 21, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
However, in the absence of Leonard, players like John Wall, Ivica Zubac, and Norman Powell have been contributing to the team. In fact, the Clippers sit in the 5th position in the Western Conference with a 12-9 record so far.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Trending
Shaq Makes Big Claim That Can End LeBron James’ Future With Lakers After Nuggets Series
April 17, 2024 06:48 PM EDT
Possible Shohei Ohtani Ban From MLB Has Shaq Questioning $700 Million Contract
April 16, 2024 05:20 PM EDT
Why Is Gabbie Marshall Not Invited to the 2024 WNBA Draft Despite Graduating From Iowa?
April 13, 2024 06:21 PM EDT
Is Dawn Staley Married? Details on South Carolina Coach’s Love Life and Special Bond With Lisa Boyer
March 16, 2024 06:41 PM EDT
Nate Robinson’s Tragic Situation Receives Genuine Moment of Empathy from Stephen A. Smith
April 14, 2024 10:18 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
WATCH THIS STORY: The uncanny resemblance between Michael Jordan and Kawhi Leonard plays
What do you think of Kawhi Leonard’s latest injury setback? Let us know in the comments section below.
Written by:
Edited by:
Veer Badani