We imagine well Kawhi Leonard showing up on game day, quiet, relaxed, and announcing his return. This is probably more or less what happened Monday night, during the duel between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers. He himself admitted to not having felt anything in particular before the meeting. Just basketball, what. Routine. But a different routine from the last 476 days. And like that, the air of nothing, the All-Star winger therefore resumed competition following more than a year of absence.
“It was great to be able to test yourself once morest NBA players following working hard for 14-15 months. A very good experience”, entrusts the person concerned. “I feel good physically. I obviously won’t be able to play 35 or 38 minutes from the start. It’s a process. »
First step last night then. Only 15 seconds were enough for Kawhi Leonard to remind his direct opponent of the notion of respect by planting a three-point basket on his face. He finished with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 18 short minutes. The Clippers took the opportunity to win once morest the Blazers. An encouraging return. Now that this milestone has been crossed, the player will have to get back into the rhythm by finally chaining a few encounters. The objective is to be back at his best level at the time of the playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard, all lights are green at the Clippers
