The controversies surrounding Leonard have always been numerous, with the main issue being that he has not been playing well. Although his strength was indeed among the top five in the league during his peak period, whether Leonard can maintain a healthy and stable performance is also something that fans feel powerless to criticize.
Currently, Leonard has started to stir up trouble again shortly after his return. After winning against the Heat, Leonard made a controversial statement. He said, "This time I will take it slow," which made both the fans and the Clippers feel uneasy. It seems that Leonard wants to rest again, as every time he said this before, his body would immediately encounter problems.
After the previous long rest due to a major fire, there were already many doubts about Leonard's professionalism. This time, Leonard actually appeared with news of wanting to rest again, which left the fans speechless. Leonard then added, "I need to take it slow now and not rush. I didn't recover well before, which led to my injuries recurring. So this time, I won't lift my playing time restrictions." This statement suggests that fans should not expect him to play for 30 minutes.
Leonard will still adopt a more restful and recuperative game rhythm. Whether the Clippers can enter the playoffs does not seem to be a big concern for Leonard. After all, he has already won two championship trophies, and his main focus now in the Clippers is to maintain his health and secure his super high salary.