The Los Angeles Clippers failed once again to break their long-standing championship drought. After ending the season with a 50-32 record, they got eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. After the failed campaign, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is in the spotlight, not because of trade rumors, but for a different reason.
Leonard is making the most of his break. The Clippers star has been spotted vacationing in Paris to enjoy some time away from basketball and the pressures of the NBA season.
Kawhi in Paris 🇫🇷
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 27, 2025
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The usually reserved forward has gone viral online after debuting a dramatic new look. Fans were quick to notice that Leonard is now sporting long hair. Social media quickly exploded with reactions to Leonard’s unexpected hairstyle transformation.
One fan joked, “Bro turned into Bob Marley.”
Bro turned into bob marley
— cr7.5 (@_Cr7_5_) June 27, 2025
Another commented, “Looks like a mug shot.”
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Looks like a mug shot
— 𝑳𝑼𝑲𝑨𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑪🏀 (@Luka77_x) June 27, 2025
The comparisons didn’t stop there. Fans continued some wild comparisons.
“Bro on his Kendrick arch,” one user wrote.
Bro on his kendrick arch
— XHabib (@RealXHabib) June 27, 2025
Another added, “NBA John Wick lol.”
NBA John Wick lol
— how bout dem spurs (@dem_spurs) June 27, 2025
“Looking like J. Cole,” one comment read.
Looking like J Cole
— DProdigy (@DProdiogy) June 27, 2025
Carter Bryant Models His Game After Spurs Legend Kawhi Leonard
With the 14th pick in this season’s NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Carter Bryant. Shortly after being drafted, Bryant was asked which former Spur his playing style resembles the most. Without any hesitation, Bryant named Kawhi Leonard.
“I think immediately the first guy I think of is Kawhi [Leonard], just his defensive versatility, being able to guard multiple positions early on in his career.. He was really making a statement that he was one of the best players in the world as well,” Bryant said.
Kawhi Leonard began his NBA journey with the Spurs, where he played for five seasons. During his time in San Antonio, Leonard built an eye-catching resume that included an NBA championship, Finals MVP, two Defensive Player of the Year awards, and two All-Star selections.
