Kendrick Perkins launched a sharp critique of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on a recent episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, accusing him of selfishness and calling the team’s decision to sign him “one of the worst free agent signings in NBA history.” The remarks come as the Clippers fall to 5–16 during the 2025–26 season , having lost 14 of their last 16 games.
Perkins’ comments were triggered by Leonard’s postgame remarks following the Clippers’ 135–118 NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last week. Leonard had said, “Just gotta get the right lineups on the court, I guess. Get some more talent. Play with better talent and see what happens.”
Perkins responded with a scathing assessment.
“When you think about where the Clippers are today. You think about Kawhi

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