The NBA is a fast-paced and vigorous league with a lot happening in one small frame. Also, a live game squeezes more of its flavor from the witty and artsy commentary that drives with the game’s pace. The LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics game became witness to one such comic commentary moment.

Kawhi Leonard was at the helm of the incident that provoked the NBA commentators to enjoy a light moment during a very tense game. What exactly happened?

When the commentators punished an injured Kawhi Leonard 

At one point, the score was 102-99 with the Celtics leading and over five minutes remaining on the clock. That’s when Celtics’ Semi Ojeleye mistakenly poked the eyes of Kawhi Leonard while guarding him.

It was a hard poke and that caught The Claw totally off-guard. As Semi made this personal foul, Carsen Edwards replaced him and Terrance Mann came in for Kawhi. 

Trending

Possible Shohei Ohtani Ban From MLB Has Shaq Questioning $700 Million Contract

April 16, 2024 05:20 PM EDT

7’4 Victor Wembanyama, Accused of Disrespecting Knicks Star, Gets MVP Shout-Out From Unbothered Jalen Brunson

April 19, 2024 02:58 PM EDT

After Nike, Sha’Carri Richardson Follows Lebron James Footsteps In Historic Partnership With Sprite

April 19, 2024 01:40 AM 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

Why Is Gabbie Marshall Not Invited to the 2024 WNBA Draft Despite Graduating From Iowa?

April 13, 2024 06:21 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

But something funny happened while The Claw was taking his treatment by the courtside. The commentary box, led by former NBA Champion (2016) Richard Jefferson had the following conversation ongoing, “Is that an eye poke? Oh yeah! There’s no flopping there. Oh, and when you see the finger get caught too, that was real… It looks like they’re flying some kind of eye drops. That’s a weird applicator right, even robots need an oil change.”

Kawhi’s laughter is world famous and so is his robotic demeanor. Perhaps, that was the foundation for that joke.

The Clippers’ Claw, the injuries, and the performance

With 9 seconds remaining, Lou Williams’ three-pointer made it a 2-point game, but Kawhi’s 28-point double-double effort still went in vain. Also, he failed to convert even one deep-range shot out of his five attempts.

However, overall, Kawhi has looked very strong this season, averaging 26.3 points in 20 games despite scary injuries. Just a month ago, his teammate Serge Ibaka had mistakenly elbowed his jaw and left him lying on the floor around a pool of blood (in NBA standards because it was normal for UFC). That required eight stitches, days of rest, and a funny face mask to heal. 

Anyway, all that becomes worthy when Clippers are comfortable in the Top Three of the WC and tough competition for any team. May the bravest of all win the conference, amen!

Read Also – Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Reveals He Idolized Kawhi Leonard and Paul George Since Middle School