The Clippers were expected to be a rebuilding team at the start of this season, but what followed was unexpected. After just two games back, Leonard experienced another injury setback.
During the last game, after the Clippers were hit with a 14-0 run by their opponents, Leonard decided to rest on the bench and subsequently left the court. Fans who understand Leonard know that this must indicate a recurrence of his physical problems; otherwise, he wouldn't have left so hastily. Subsequently, based on Leonard's own statements, we realized that Leonard's current injury is truly incurable.
Leonard stated, "I'm not sure if my knee issue will be completely healed by then; I also need detailed observation and treatment for my injury." This statement is quite absurd; Leonard himself is unsure about his injury. Such a statement is contradictory; he is prepared to take time off for injuries at any moment in upcoming games.
Leonard is openly misleading the Clippers. Now, fans understand that the Spurs were extremely generous with Leonard in the past. They gave him multiple opportunities, but Leonard still refused to disclose his injury issues and caused a series of uncooperative incidents off the court. Currently, despite earning the highest salary within the Clippers, he is still unwilling to take on the responsibility of leading the team to victory. Harden is now in the twilight of his career, and it's clearly impossible to rely on him alone to lead the Clippers to a championship. However, given Leonard's current state, expecting him to perform at a high level is also unlikely.