Kawhi Leonard has addressed the commonest criticism directed his means, his constant unavailability because of harm.
Leonard has now had three consecutive postseasons ended early because of harm, and his long-running poor well being is a giant cause why the Clippers have repeatedly fallen to this point in need of expectations.
Most lately, he missed the ultimate three video games of the Clippers’ first-round sequence towards the Mavericks, which they misplaced in six video games.
Leonard, who’s now wholesome and intends on taking part in for Group USA on the Olympics, says there’s nothing he can do about dangerous luck.
“Yeah, however that is simply my journey, so no matter … I can’t lay out the right script for me,” Leonard advised reporters on Sunday. “Final yr, I attempted to play as a lot as potential, felt nice. And at a sure time period I couldn’t go. I attempted one of the best that I may, however it’s simply my journey. I don’t wish to be in a scenario that I do be in, however I bought to take it for what it’s. And lots of people are watching, supporters or doubters, however I inspire lots of people.
“So, I bought to maintain doing what I’m doing and I is likely to be essentially the most identified on the time proper now, like harm or no matter, however individuals have, gamers have worse luck than I’ve. So simply to having the ability to maintain going and maintain going goes to inspire the subsequent man that’s watching me. So I’m going to maintain going till I can’t.”
Leonard has participated totally within the first two days of Group USA apply and says the Clippers aren’t involved about him taking part in further basketball over the summer time.
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