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Kawhi Leonard “falls right in line” with Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, Declares Clippers’ Star amid 3-game losing streak

Published 03/02/2023, 1:50 PM EST

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Los Angeles Clippers supporters have been restless recently as their team has failed to salvage a win in their last three games. Clippers’ players have been facing the music for the same reason and supporters have even questioned the signing of Russel Westbrook. Despite their current woes, a certain Clippers star has recently described the franchise’s centerpiece Kawhi Leonard to ‘fall in line’ with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, much to the surprise of NBA fans.

While supporters and pundits lack conviction about the Clippers, a certain star teammate has overlooked the recent failures and praised Leonard, associating him with greatness. The Clipper’s words emphasize Leonard’s abilities to work wonders for the team.

Clippers star’s Kawhi Leonard praise draws MJ and Kobe comparisons

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Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been playing together in L.A for the last four seasons. They share a warm and sublime chemistry on the court that has aided the team win a lot of games and make deep playoff runs in the past.

However, it seems like they have each other’s back off the court as well. In the latest episode of JJ Redick’s ‘The Old Man and the Three Podcast’, Paul George has thrown light on how he loves to play alongside Kawhi Leonard, showering the two-time NBA champion with adulations.

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Paul George was asked about his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard, responding to which Paul said, “He is the best player on the floor when he is at his best. There is no question on his game and his leadership… Its just crazy to watch him on his practice days…”

“When they talk about Kobe and you hear stories about how MJ operated, it falls right in line with how Kawhi operates,” PG added. George’s belief in his teammate is so profound that he elevated Kawhi to the levels of the game’s all-time greats.

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Kawhi brings confidence to the table

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Paul George never questions Kawhi’s leadership, rather he feels confident when the two-time Finals MVP steps on the floor. “It just crazy to watch him work on his  craft, you know… when he is on the floor, it just gives you the ultimate confidence like you know we got him on our side,” added George.

Speaking of Kawhi’s leadership, George also opined that Kawhi’s presence on the floor evokes massive respect from his peers. Moreover, the former Pacers star regards Kawhi as a clutch player who can turn the tables in a matter of time. PG13 also believes that the Clippers can bounce back stronger than ever on the back of Kawhi’s abilities.

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Even while the Clippers are being constantly challenged, they are characterized by players who believe in each other. With Russel Westbrook joining the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the future can turn out to be different for the Los Angeles side. If the Clippers stars are to make best of their confidence and faith, fans will too stop questioning and start believing.

 

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Krishna Prasad is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He has a Master's degree in English and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. A trained reporter, Krishna's intense passion for sportswriting prompted him to become an NBA journalist.
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