Kawhi Leonard netted 27 points in San Antonio amidst boos, displaying his fortitude and skill under pressure. Leonard understands the reaction from fans.

After leading the Los Angeles Clippers to another victory, this time over the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard addressed the media regarding the boos directed at him.

It's been nearly seven years since he departed from San Antonio. Yet, the Spurs fan base hasn't forgotten the mysterious circumstances under which he requested a trade from the franchise.

During the starting lineup introductions ahead of the LA Clippers' road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, the Spurs crowd booed on Kawhi Leonard when the announcer called out his nam

Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs are a perfect example of what happens when a player willingly leaves his team at his peak. Leonard was in his prime with the Spurs winning his first championship.

Leonard and Powell score 27 points each, Ivica Zubac adds 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and the Clippers rally for a 128-116 win.

Kawhi Leonard: 27 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts Norman Powell: 27 pts, 8 rebs Ivica Zubac: 21 pts, 22 rebs James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls

Kawhi Leoanrd made sure to correct the reporter after the Clippers gamewhen she mentioned his 27 points as a career high.

Kawhi Leonard spoke after the LA Clippers' 128-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The crowd at the Frost Bank Center chose to boo Kawhi, who was a star for the Spurs and even won a championship before making an acrimonious exit from the team.

The Athletic NBA Daily discuss what a healthy Kawhi Leonard could mean for the Los Angeles Clippers going forward.

Kawhi Leonard had his best performance of the 2024-2025 campaign against his old team, the San Antonio Spurs. He logged 27 points and 7 assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 128-116 win over Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs on Wednesday.