“I Don’t Think Anyone Loves Playing Basketball More Than Me”: Kawhi Leonard Addresses Game-Winner Amid Twitter Going Into Tizzy
It was an anticipating night for the Clippers fans, with the superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George returning to the lineup, who had been missing games due to recurrent injuries. While for The Klaw, his nagging ACL injury continued to be bothersome, PG13 suffered a hamstring injury.
Kawhi, who missed the entire 2021-22 season, has only played six games in the current NBA calendar. On the other hand, George had missed the last seven consecutive games. Touted to be a top contender in the west, the Clips face a crucial issue in the availability of its superstar players.
Marking his comeback season, Kawhi would start for the Clippers, notching 16-points, 6-rebounds, and 2-assists, which included a game-winner. The two-time Finals MVP drilled an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds remaining in regulation.
NBA Twitter couldn’t help but marvel over Kawhi’s greatness, heaping praises of him.
NBA Twitter reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s game-winning shot.
KAWHI LEONARD GETS THE GAME WINNER‼️ pic.twitter.com/yhinprn2HW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 6, 2022
Kawhi Leonard for the lead!pic.twitter.com/7mHgji7fJ3
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 6, 2022
KAWHI LEONARD CLUTCH BUCKET ❗pic.twitter.com/VhUkUiYFrM</a
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) December 6, 2022
The Clippers remain undefeated when Kawhi Leonard starts.
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) December 6, 2022
Clippers defeat the Hornets, 119-117.
Paul George: 19 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts
Kawhi Leonard: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts
Reggie Jackson: 13 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
John Wall: 12 pts, 5 rebs, 12 asts
Marcus Morris: 12 pts, 5 rebs— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 6, 2022
Kawhi Leonard is simply a winner. One of the greatest players to touch a ball pic.twitter.com/wc6EsRoAGS
— ∞ (@nicknbagenda) November 20, 2022
The Clips also welcomed back guards Luke Kennard and Norman Powell on Tuesday night’s contest against the Hornets.
Kawhi Leonard addresses the game-winner against the Hornets.
In his 4th season with the Clippers, we are yet to see Kawhi play his best version as injuries continue to plague him. Nevertheless, the former DPOY had everyone impressed with his game-winning shot.
“It was great that I was able to make that shot, but you know me. We were up 8-9 points the whole game, I would rather close it out than have it us finish that game out like that, but it was a good fourth quarter and we were able to get the win.”
Kawhi Leonard on his game-winner
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 6, 2022
“Felt good to be back. I love this game of basketball. I don’t think nobody loves playing it more than me. Maybe watching, but I love this game. It gives me join when I’m able to play.”
Kawhi Leonard on his return to the Clippers lineup and the game-winner today.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 6, 2022
Having joined the Clippers in 2019, Kawhi has played a mere 115 games out of the 251 games conducted so far.
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