In an unsurprising however disappointing transfer, Workforce USA introduced on Wednesday that Kawhi Leonard won’t be taking part within the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Leonard continues to be recovering from an harm that ended his season early and Workforce USA and the Los Angeles Clippers determined it might be finest for him to “spend the rest of the summer preparing for the upcoming season” as a substitute of enjoying within the Olympics.
ESPN introduced the information after Workforce USA’s announcement and followers instantly had a robust response to the event.
Breaking: Kawhi Leonard won’t play within the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball introduced.
The group and the Clippers decided it is in Leonard’s finest curiosity to spend the remainder of the summer time getting ready for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/2sqQMQdPO6
— ESPN (@espn) July 10, 2024
Lots of people mentioned they weren’t even remotely shocked.
They claimed that it had been apparent for a very long time that Leonard wasn’t going to play within the Olympics and that he ought to spend his time getting wholesome.
Was apparent way back that Kawhi Leonard ought to spend summers centered on relaxation and well being.
— INSIDE HOOPS – NBA Basketball (@InsideHoops) July 10, 2024
They might’ve introduced {that a} week in the past, they knew he wasn’t wholesome 😒
— Jorell Hill (@HellRell1990) July 10, 2024
Different folks referred to as Leonard “soft” and mentioned that is one other instance of him letting his crew down.
Leonard’s harm historical past is certainly troubling and plenty of of his seasons have been impacted.
It’s unlucky that he isn’t capable of play within the Olympics due to one other harm nevertheless it isn’t very surprising.
Delicate
— Nate Esparza (@Nate_Esparza) July 10, 2024
Some folks really feel that the Clippers need him out of the Olympics as a result of they’re planning to commerce Leonard shortly.
There haven’t been any rumors of Leonard leaving the Clippers so it’s extra probably that Los Angeles simply needs him to be prepared to begin the brand new season of their new area.
He can be traded quickly. Don’t need him injured. The Clippers can be stronger with out him. Zero loss to the Olympic Workforce. Loads of stronger candidates.
— David 777🇺🇸🇺🇦🇱🇺 (@Vegasdave59) July 10, 2024
Leonard won’t be a part of Workforce USA however he’ll nonetheless be rooting for them from house.
The excellent news is that Workforce USA has a lot nice expertise that they’re nonetheless favorites to win the gold even with out Leonard.
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