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The Los Angeles Clippers still owe Kawhi Leonard a lot of money

The Los Angeles Clippers still owe Kawhi Leonard a lot of money

Kawhi Leonard is one of the best players in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Clippers star is coming off a season in which he averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 52.5% from the field in 68 games and shot 41.7% from three-point range.

However, he continues to struggle with injuries that have derailed the peak of his career.

Last ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk reported that Leonard will miss the 2024-25 season.

About Charania on October 17: “Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined indefinitely at the start of the NBA season as he rehabs inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me.” @NotoriousOHM.”

Leonard will be paid $49.2 million for the 2024-25 season.

The Clippers still owe the two-time NBA champion nearly $150 million over the next three seasons (h/t). spotrac).

He will be a free agent in the summer of 2027.

Kawhi Leonard

September 30, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) waves to fans visiting the team during media day at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

When Leonard is on the field, he is worth every dollar the Clippers pay him.

However, his injury status is an unfortunate situation for both sides.

The Clippers will play their first game of the season on Wednesday night when they host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles.

Last season they were the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 51-31.

However, the Clippers lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.