Leonard seen in practice for Clippers; return still uncertain
Kawhi Leonard was seen in practice for the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday for the first time this season.
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LEONARD SEEN IN PRACTICE FOR CLIPPERS; LUE CONFIRMS NEWS
Leonard was seen in practice for the Clippers for the first time this season, exciting fans who await for his return.
Furthermore, Clippers coach Tyron Lue confirmed the news, saying that his star’s participation was on a “limited role.”
Moreover, Lue said Leonard “did offensive script, defensive script, and just no contact” work.
The All-Star forward was sidelines all of this fall season due to inflammation in his right knee.
This forced him to miss out on the Paris Olympics with Team USA this past summer.
‘GOOD SIGN’ LEONARD SEEN ON THE COURT, MOVING WELL, SAYS LUE
Moreover, it was a “good sign,” says Lue, seeing Leonard on the court and “moving well.”
Furthermore, the Clippers coach admitted the forward’s presence in practice lifted the players’ energy.
“Really good sign, just seeing him (Leonard) out there, moving, moving well. I think the biggest thing for him is just the confidence in it,” Lue said.
“So it was really good to see him on the floor and it gave us a little juice today just for our guys seeing him on the floor,” he added.
Leonard was seen leaning against a basketball stanchion after practice.
NO RUSH TO BRING KAWHI BACK ON THE COURT, CLIPPERS COACH INSISTS
Furthermore, there’s no rush for Los Angeles, Lue said, to bring Leonard back on the court.
Moreover, Lue said he and the coaching staff will stay patient with the forward’s progress as he inches closer to a return.
“We just want to make sure he’s 100%. We don’t want to get him out there,m 70%, 75%,” the Clippers coach said.
“Like, let’s just take our time, make sure we get it right … We’re not going to let him skip steps, and so we want to do right by Kawhi,” he added.
The Clippers have been a surprise without Leonard so far this season, as they’re sixth in the Western Conference with a 14-11 record.
