Leonard, as the ace player of the Clippers, has indeed disappointed fans in recent years. We can see Leonard unable to provide continuous support for the Clippers due to his injury problems at critical moments in each season.
Especially last season, it was the year with the most hope for the Clippers' Big Three. However, during the playoffs against the Mavericks, Leonard once again withdrew from the team due to his own injuries. It was only recently that Leonard made a comeback. In the game where the Clippers defeated the Hawks 131-105, Leonard also played for 19 minutes. However, Leonard's performance was indeed poor, shooting only 4 out of 11 in the game.
He scored 12 points, and his overall performance was quite mediocre. What is even more worrying for fans is that Leonard withdrew early again. Although the specific reason is unknown, fans understand that Leonard has a fragile physique. There will definitely be a series of problems in the next game. Therefore, Tyronn Lue, the head coach of the Clippers, can't stand it anymore. In an interview, Coach Lue also spoke the truth.
He said: "Neither I nor the team doctor are sure how much playing time Leonard should have. His playing time will be limited. If we see the game getting very intense, we will let Leonard rest." This statement really left fans speechless. As a top-paid player of the Clippers, he is asked to rest during intense moments. This is completely unacceptable to other players. It seems that the Clippers can only rely on Harden this season.