Kawhi Leonard Seemingly Takes a Shot at the San Antonio Spurs

Kawhi getting up some shots before his season opener.

Kawhi Leonard has been out for a full season due to an ACL injury. Leonard will make his triumphant to the floor on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard has worked incredibly hard during the offseason, and his rehab has paid off as he’s ready to roll in the showdown of Los Angeles. Even though he deals with load management, the Clippers need him to stay healthy if they have any chance of winning an NBA title. Leonard was involved in a dramatic standoff with the Spurs which eventually led to a trade to the Toronto Raptors.

The Spurs were heavily criticized for botching Kawhi’s injury, and now it appears as if Leonard is taking some shots at his former team. While speaking to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Leonard made it clear that this injury rehab was better than his last one, as the team actually supported him. Based on his phrasing, you can tell he still has the Spurs at the top of his mind.

Per Youngmisuk:

“Kawhi on how different it is returning off a long layoff this season compared to his comeback with Toronto. He says his rehab process is ‘very different’ this time than in San Antonio before Toronto trade because of ‘having the team behind my back… they want what’s best for me.’”

Kawhi on how different it is returning off a long layoff this season compared to his comeback with Toronto. He says his rehab process is “very different” this time than in San Antonio before Toronto trade because of “having the team behind my back… they want what’s best for me.” pic.twitter.com/5k9BQIURVu

— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) October 19, 2022

Coming back from an ACL injury is a long road, so it will be interesting to see how Kawhi plays.

Sometimes it takes a full season before you can get back to normal.

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