Los Angeles Clippers Still Owe Kawhi Leonard A Lot Of Money

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard still has a lot of money left on his contract.

Feb 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on after the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard is one of the best players in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Clippers star is coming off a season where he averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 52.5% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range in 68 games.

However, he continues to deal with injuries that have derailed the prime of his career.

Most recently, ESPN's Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk reported that Leonard will be out to start the 2024-25 season.

Via Charania on October 17: "Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM."

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM. pic.twitter.com/M5wFYIWGiv

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2024

Leonard will be paid $49.2 million for the 2024-25 season.

The Clippers still owe the two-time NBA Champion nearly $150 million over the next three seasons (h/t spotrac).

He will be a free agent in the summer of 2027.

Sep 30, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) waves to fans who were attending the team during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

When Leonard is on the floor, he is worth every dollar that the Clippers pay him.

That said, his injury status is an unfortunate situation for both parties.

If nobody else will say it, I will.

Kawhi Leonard, you’re diminishing your legacy, memories and everything we knew about you.

It’s time to retire.pic.twitter.com/TlRVLEXdng

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 18, 2024

The Clippers will play their first game of the season on Wednesday evening when they host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles.

Last season, they were the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record.

However, the Clippers lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.