"We always talk about how Zion’s body looked now, but we ain’t talking about Kawhi’s body" - 7x NBA champion believes Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers are getting overlooked as contenders
“Hopefully, I’ll get that big standing ovation that I think I deserve” – 5x NBA All-Star hopes to give a terrific performance in front of his former team, says it’s a second home for him
"He's played 109 games in three years" - NBA analyst questions the true caliber of Kawhi Leonard, doubts his efficiency as the superstar has missed a ton of games in the last few years
“I don't get a lot of recognition for the type of player I am in this league” – 5x All-Star is elated to return to NBA action, says he'll prove himself to people who doubted his caliber to win a title
"I'll publicly say, I'm the 2, Kawhi's the 1...There is no ego when it comes to that" - Paul George clarifies who lead the Clippers, says he believes his talent will make teammates better
"He's a student of the game as well, so we always have a similarity with each other" - Kawhi Leonard opens up on his relationship with 3x NBA All-Defensive Team member
"I’ll publicly say I’m the 2… There’s no ego when it comes to that" - 7x All-Star affirms his status in the LA Clippers setup, mentions “Kawhi is the number one"
"A leader and just whatever it takes, I'm prepared and understand what the assignment is this year" - 7x All-Star speaks out on taking accountability as LA Clippers gear up for 2022-23 NBA season
“We are entering a tunnel and it is going to be dark for a while, but at the end, it’s going to be light and joy” – 2x NBA champion hopes to reach Finals this season, says his recovery is ongoing
“I would say he's gonna least miss 15 games…But they've built out so much depth with the Clippers” - Jalen Rose expects a ‘Klay Thompson and Finals ‘ like comeback from Kawhi Leonard, hails their deep bench
“He ain’t missing a cheque, he ain’t missing a helicopter ride… Can we see you play please?” – NBA analyst demands 2X NBA Champion’s availability for Clippers, says his star image is masking his unavailability
“The Clippers are the number one threat to the Golden State Warriors” - NBA analyst asserts with the comeback of 5x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA champion the Clippers are a championship contender
"It's funny cuz PG asked me if I had the bubbles before the game, like, my stomach" - Kawhi Leonard issues hilarious response when asked about pre-game nervousness
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“This is year 4 for them, kinda time we see what they can do”- NBA analyst speculates over chemistry between Clipper stars, advises LA Clippers to have a plan to avoid setbacks and injuries
“Back a dog in a corner, he gonna bite, he gonna show up” -Shaquille O’Neal predicting a big year from a motivated John Wall, who has felt disrespected over the last few years
“Being the last team standing and becoming a champion; that window is shrinking” – LA Clippers 7x All-Star is committed to winning this year, says he’s ‘locked in’ for the assignment
"They've gone to the Western Finals when Kawhi got hurt... He's kept this ship afloat" - NBA analyst has championship expectations for Clippers, praises the coach and believes they have depth unlike other teams
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