Kawhi Leonard’s previous few seasons have been riddled with injury. Just last season, the Los Angeles Clippers superstar debuted in January, around midseason, after rehabbing an inflammation in his right knee. Now, the forward prepares to navigate the upcoming regular season while making sure he’s not sidelined, and Leonard seems to be taking steps to ensure he’s ready from day one.
In a courtside interview with Malika Andrews during the preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, Leonard highlighted how the break after last year’s playoffs helped him physically and mentally prepare for the season. “ I felt great. I was able to have a good offseason, travel a little bit, and just work on my body. And, you know, I haven’t had [a preseason game] in a minute, but they got me there ,” he sai