Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has faced multiple injury issues throughout his professional career. During the 2017-18 NBA season, while he was playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Leonard missed the first 27 games due to a right quadriceps injury.
Although he eventually returned to the court for a few games, this injury prevented him from participating in the crucial Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. In a recent interview on NBA TV, former NBA player Isiah Thomas posed an intriguing “What if?” scenario regarding Leonard’s injury during the 2017 Western Conference Finals against the Warriors.
“One of the greatest what ifs is: If Kawhi Leonard doesn’t get hurt in that Golden State series, San Antonio wins that series. If they don’t screw up with his medical rehab if Kawhi is still in San Antonio, would Golden State ever have happened?” Thomas said.
Isiah Thomas:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) March 24, 2025
"One of the greatest what ifs is: If Kawhi Leonard doesn't get hurt in that Golden State series, San Antonio wins that series. If they don't screw up with his medical rehab if Kawhi is still in San Antonio, would Golden State ever have happened?" pic.twitter.com/ZNMu54GkIZ
The Warriors emerged victorious in the Western Conference Finals, facing off against the Spurs. Thomas believed that the Spurs had a significant chance of winning the series had Leonard stayed healthy. His dynamic scoring ability and defensive prowess could have altered the flow of the games.
Kawhi Leonard’s Performance In The Recent Game Against The Oklahoma City Thunder
The Los Angeles Clippers recently played against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling game at the Intuit Dome. Star player Kawhi Leonard delivered an impressive performance, recording a double-double. He scored 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists in 40 minutes of play.
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Despite suffering an ankle injury, James Harden contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists in 35 minutes. Ivica Zubac also made a significant impact with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, the Clippers ultimately fell short, losing the game with a final score of 101-103.
The Clippers currently hold the 8th spot in the Western Conference standings with a record of 40-31. Their next game will be against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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