NBA Fans React to Latest Kawhi Leonard Injury News

LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has finally returned to practice

Mar 22, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

NBA fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting the return of LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. Now, after months of waiting, it seems like Leonard's return is finally near.

Clippers head coach Ty Lue revealed that Leonard joined the Clippers in practice, but didn't go through any contact work. He specifically went through some plays and defensive coverages with the team and was moving well in the process. Lue also stated that there are still steps that Leonard needs to take before getting back into contact, and then game action.

Kawhi Leonard practiced with the Clippers today. No contact work, but went through plays and defensive coverages.

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) December 10, 2024

What's very fascinating is that Leonard's return is being met with very mixed reactions by the fans. While some fans are excited, many others are indifferent, and some want to see Leonard have his value returned so that he can be traded.

Via @MJuarez33: "He’s an amazing talent when he’s not hurt, problem is that’s rare. No fault to him but it’s time to move the franchise in a different direction. We need someone more reliable"

He’s an amazing talent when he’s not hurt, problem is that’s rare. No fault to him but it’s time to move the franchise in a different direction. We need someone more reliable

— MatthewJ33 (@MJuarez33) December 10, 2024

Some fans were more optimistic about Leonard's return, claiming that it could really boost the sixth-seeded Clippers' chances of becoming a legitimate threat.

Via @_SchuZ_: "It’s crazy that the Clippers are sixth in the West without Kawhi. If they add him into the lineup, they could be a really good team."

It’s crazy that the Clippers are sixth in the West without Kawhi. If they add him into the lineup, they could be a really good team.

— Zach “🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉” Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) December 10, 2024

When it comes to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers fans have become a bit jaded. It's been so many straight years of waiting for a return, only for him to get injured yet again. Despite that, Leonard rehabs every single time and pushes himself to get back on the court. For that reason alone, he deserves the fans' respect.

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