Kawhi Leonard delivered a standout performance for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 128-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs, leaving a powerful message about how he feels at this point in the 2024-25 NBA season.

Kawhi Leoanrd made sure to correct the reporter after the Clippers gamewhen she mentioned his 27 points as a career high.

SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard stood in his usual spot during starting lineup introductions with the LA Clippers on the road. The San Antonio Spurs’ public address announcer rattled off the names of the Clippers’ starters and got to Leonard last:

The Athletic NBA Daily discuss what a healthy Kawhi Leonard could mean for the Los Angeles Clippers going forward.

“[James Harden] and [Norman Powell] closing out that game was special,” Kawhi Leonard said of watching his potential All-Star teammates lead the team to a win. “It was great, very speci

Tyronn Lue acknowledges that reintegrating Kawhi Leonard, who now has a 28-minute restriction in four quarters, has made it challenging on establishing consistent lineups and effective

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell had 33 points in the Clippers' 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls

The Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets are in adjustment mode, but right now things seem to be working better for the Clippers.

One of the things they both have in common: great coaches. On the football side, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are the new Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. The Dodgers got Dave Roberts and, well, Shohei and Mookie and Freddie and … yeah.

Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.