Kawhi Leonard's Viral 'Haircut' Picture Receives Major Update

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was in Las Vegas for the Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin fight. Leonard was in attendance for another Davis fight last year, as he joined a large number of NBA stars again in Las Vegas this year for the exciting match.
Seated close to the match, Leonard was photographed wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt, black pants, black sunglasses, and at first glance - a new hairstyle. A picture of Leonard captured by from Cassy Athena went viral on Sunday night, as many were convinced the star forward had cut his hair.
Celebrities in the crowd on fight night for @gervontaa vs @theghost_2016 π₯ Got some BTS videos coming soon too πΈβ #kawhleonard #johnwall #ezekielelliot #2chainz #dcyoungfly #gervontadavis #tankmartin pic.twitter.com/cMvBBoqZWX
β Cassy Athena πΈ (@cassyathena) June 17, 2024
While the angle and lighting could make it seem that way at first glance, additional footage from that night has proven Leonard did not cut his hair, but just had it tied back like he often styles it during the NBA offseason:
Not what I expected to report on this summer, but Kawhi Leonard did not cut his hair.
β Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) June 17, 2024
Via: VegasMiB on TikTok pic.twitter.com/6UFbolfQ2h
This screenshot is from a TikTok video posted by VegasMIB, as the owner of this account waited outside the fight to capture footage of several different celebrities, including Leonard. The video clearly shows the Clippers star with his hair tied back, disproving the widespread belief online that he had cut it off.
Leonard ended last season sidelined due to inflammation in his right knee, and will soon have to make a decision on whether of not to play for Team USA in the Paris Olympics.
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