The latest news from the Clippers front office today is that the former NBA champion Kawhi Leonard has signed a three-year contract extension with the Clippers. Leonard has established himself as one of the best players in the league in the past few years.
His presence in any team is very valuable as he is known to elevate the gameplay of his teammates along with his own. The Clippers have done a great job locking a talent like him for a good price for another three years.
Kawhi Leonard signs $152.4 M deal with Clippers
The Clippers star has signed a contract extension with his current team that is estimated to be worth around a huge $152.4 million for three years. The Clippers have offered him a max extension contract with a guaranteed $152.4 million at signing. Kawhi Leonard will receive an average salary of $50.8 million and cannot be traded till July of 2024.
The contract has a tenure of three years at the end of which Leonard will become an unrestricted free agent.
Re-signing Kawhi was a great decision by the Clippers’ management as he has been a key player for them in recent years. Alongside his teammates Russell Westbrook and newly acquired James Harden, he has made the Clippers gain a fearsome reputation as Charles Barkley recently called them the scariest team in the West.
Kawhi’s performances this NBA season
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been an excellent player in the NBA for the past few years. However, injuries and weak physical conditioning have always held him back from unleashing his full potential.
When not injured, Leonard can easily be counted in the top five players in the NBA, but the injuries have always cut his time short on the court.
Returning from an injury that had limited his on-court presence in the last season, Kawhi has shown determination to make an impact this season and he has been successful at it for now. The 2023-24 season is almost midway through, and Leonard boasts an average of 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists which is a very respectable stat to have in a highly competitive league like the NBA.
What are your thoughts on the Clippers extending Kawhi Leonard’s contract? Do you think Kawhi will make it through this season without getting injured? We are eager to hear your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
