Kawhi Leonard continues to make slow progress with the LA Clippers: low percentages and limited minutes

The LA Clippers It’s a project that’s been set to compete since April. A fact that makes them one of the favorite teams in the race for the ring, but that, along the way, they must learn to survive. And a large part of his league options depend on his health Kawhi Leonardplayer coming off an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee and a long history of physical problems.

After missing 11 straight games, the two-time Finals MVP re-entered Tyronn Lue’s rotation as one more. The question is that Kawhi is not yet able to be someone different, not even to give details that cause optimism and the 121 to 114 win over the Utah Jazz was a perfect example of this.

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Leonard only played 23 minutes during which he produced 8 points on an unfortunate 4-for-11 streak from the field (36.4%). However, he managed to turn his performance around, adding 5 assists without making a mistake. The forward went from less to more, making mistakes with jump shots, but he contributed as the game went on. In fact, Lou even decided to close the match with him on the court.

The star is still far from his best version. In fact, he even seems slow in making decisions or simply taking shots from long range. The positive signs beyond the numbers came in this duel against Utah, where it was more solid compared to previous games in general.

The trend inspires optimism with Kawhi, but one that should not produce results very soon, rather within several months. The veteran is conservative and the team walks with leaden feet to reach April ready to win.

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