Kawhi Leonard on his recovery: 'It's going to be a long journey'
Mark Medina: Kawhi Leonard: “It’s going to be a long journey. They say recovery isn’t just one year. Everybody thinks that. But it’s a two-year process.”
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Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Saying the recovery from a torn ACL is a “two-year process,” Kawhi Leonard returned to the court and would not go into detail about what kept him out of 12 straight games: “I’m not going to explain it because I’m not a doctor, and nobody in here is one” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:02 AM
Saying the recovery from a torn ACL is a “two-year process,” Kawhi Leonard returned to the court and would not go into detail about what kept him out of 12 straight games: “I’m not going to explain it because I’m not a doctor, and nobody in here is one” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:02 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson, lyrically, on Kawhi:
“When you got him on your team you know you gotta elevate your game. The whole team’s elevating, you dream bigger, better dreams; you really feel like you got a shot and hope. So having him definitely, like I said, elevates our team.” – 3:01 AM
Reggie Jackson, lyrically, on Kawhi:
“When you got him on your team you know you gotta elevate your game. The whole team’s elevating, you dream bigger, better dreams; you really feel like you got a shot and hope. So having him definitely, like I said, elevates our team.” – 3:01 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The last time Kawhi Leonard had a +/- of at least +25 in a single-digit win was when the Clippers won 119-112 at Minnesota in February 2021.
Leonard was a +25 and led all scorers with 36 points. That’s the game Terance Mann was surprised Leonard could catch the lob he threw him. – 2:49 AM
The last time Kawhi Leonard had a +/- of at least +25 in a single-digit win was when the Clippers won 119-112 at Minnesota in February 2021.
Leonard was a +25 and led all scorers with 36 points. That’s the game Terance Mann was surprised Leonard could catch the lob he threw him. – 2:49 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson felt Kawhi’s impact: “I don’t know if a lot of people knew it, but how he took over the fourth and just a calm demeanor, the way he wanted the ball, the way that he got us in positions … So whenever you got big dog out there, it’s amazing.” – 2:42 AM
Reggie Jackson felt Kawhi’s impact: “I don’t know if a lot of people knew it, but how he took over the fourth and just a calm demeanor, the way he wanted the ball, the way that he got us in positions … So whenever you got big dog out there, it’s amazing.” – 2:42 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Updated 📰 @TheAthletic
Clippers overcome 12-point first quarter deficit to beat Pistons, Kawhi Leonard returns with +26 in 5-point win despite only 6 points.
theathletic.com/3908121/2022/1… – 2:23 AM
Updated 📰 @TheAthletic
Clippers overcome 12-point first quarter deficit to beat Pistons, Kawhi Leonard returns with +26 in 5-point win despite only 6 points.
theathletic.com/3908121/2022/1… – 2:23 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson said having Kawhi back as a starter “resettles everything” for him because of the familiarity the starting group has with one another. – 2:01 AM
Reggie Jackson said having Kawhi back as a starter “resettles everything” for him because of the familiarity the starting group has with one another. – 2:01 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard: “It’s going to be a long journey. They say recovery isn’t just one year. Everybody thinks that. But it’s a two-year process.” – 2:00 AM
Kawhi Leonard: “It’s going to be a long journey. They say recovery isn’t just one year. Everybody thinks that. But it’s a two-year process.” – 2:00 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When did Reggie Jackson know when Kawhi Leonard was coming back?
“When I heard ‘6-7’ from IE…”
Said he didn’t want to get his hopes up.
But later said that he told Leonard before they all came in together during 4thQ that they’re riding with him down the stretch. – 1:58 AM
When did Reggie Jackson know when Kawhi Leonard was coming back?
“When I heard ‘6-7’ from IE…”
Said he didn’t want to get his hopes up.
But later said that he told Leonard before they all came in together during 4thQ that they’re riding with him down the stretch. – 1:58 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue pleased with Kawhi Leonard’s movement pic.twitter.com/irCFNkdXpL – 1:39 AM
Clippers coach Ty Lue pleased with Kawhi Leonard’s movement pic.twitter.com/irCFNkdXpL – 1:39 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi says he understands that his recovery is a “two-year process.” But he said now that he’s back, “this is the easy part now because I’m able to get in the game and play.” – 1:37 AM
Kawhi says he understands that his recovery is a “two-year process.” But he said now that he’s back, “this is the easy part now because I’m able to get in the game and play.” – 1:37 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard on starting instead of coming off the bench as well as managing the unknown trajectory of his injury pic.twitter.com/Ed240GLOCx – 1:37 AM
Kawhi Leonard on starting instead of coming off the bench as well as managing the unknown trajectory of his injury pic.twitter.com/Ed240GLOCx – 1:37 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi: “I feel like we need to be better at everything. Out of timeouts, defensive rotations, definitely the offensive end, we’ve got to start getting better shots. Just everything. I feel like we’re behind and we to start focusing up.” – 1:36 AM
Kawhi: “I feel like we need to be better at everything. Out of timeouts, defensive rotations, definitely the offensive end, we’ve got to start getting better shots. Just everything. I feel like we’re behind and we to start focusing up.” – 1:36 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard says that the team needs to be better at everything… pardon the paraphrase. Says team has catching up to do. – 1:35 AM
Kawhi Leonard says that the team needs to be better at everything… pardon the paraphrase. Says team has catching up to do. – 1:35 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard updates us on his health pic.twitter.com/Zy56ZZK2Kr – 1:32 AM
Kawhi Leonard updates us on his health pic.twitter.com/Zy56ZZK2Kr – 1:32 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard on his knee stiffness said managing it was a group decision and part of a long process that he understands.
“I’m not going to explain it because I’m not a doctor and nobody in here is one. Just getting ready to get back on the floor.” – 1:32 AM
Kawhi Leonard on his knee stiffness said managing it was a group decision and part of a long process that he understands.
“I’m not going to explain it because I’m not a doctor and nobody in here is one. Just getting ready to get back on the floor.” – 1:32 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The last time Kawhi Leonard didn’t score in double-figures was December 18, 2017 vs Clippers.
That was Leonard’s season debut in 2017. He played 16 minutes that night, none in 2nd half, and it ended a 110-game double-digit scoring streak. He would be traded to Toronto in 2018. – 1:19 AM
The last time Kawhi Leonard didn’t score in double-figures was December 18, 2017 vs Clippers.
That was Leonard’s season debut in 2017. He played 16 minutes that night, none in 2nd half, and it ended a 110-game double-digit scoring streak. He would be traded to Toronto in 2018. – 1:19 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
In 74 minutes, Clippers have outscored opponents by 32 points in Kawhi Leonard’s minutes this season. – 1:13 AM
In 74 minutes, Clippers have outscored opponents by 32 points in Kawhi Leonard’s minutes this season. – 1:13 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are 9-7, just like last season, after a 96-91 win over the Pistons.
Unlike last season, Kawhi Leonard is here. He did not score in double figures in his return. The Clippers DID outscore the Pistons by 26 points in his minutes tonight.
Next up here in LA: Spurs on Sat. – 1:12 AM
Clippers are 9-7, just like last season, after a 96-91 win over the Pistons.
Unlike last season, Kawhi Leonard is here. He did not score in double figures in his return. The Clippers DID outscore the Pistons by 26 points in his minutes tonight.
Next up here in LA: Spurs on Sat. – 1:12 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers improve to 9-7 after a 96-91 win against Detroit.
Kawhi Leonard shoots 2-8 in 24 minutes. – 1:11 AM
Clippers improve to 9-7 after a 96-91 win against Detroit.
Kawhi Leonard shoots 2-8 in 24 minutes. – 1:11 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi finished +26 in 24 mins. He had 6 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, snapping 177 straight regular-season games in double figures, 3rd-longest active streak behind LeBron (1,106) and Luka (180). Last time Kawhi failed to reach 10 points was Dec. 18, 2017 against Clips per @ESPNStatsInfo – 1:11 AM
Kawhi finished +26 in 24 mins. He had 6 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, snapping 177 straight regular-season games in double figures, 3rd-longest active streak behind LeBron (1,106) and Luka (180). Last time Kawhi failed to reach 10 points was Dec. 18, 2017 against Clips per @ESPNStatsInfo – 1:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kawhi was +26 in 25 minutes tonight.
No other Clipper had +/- higher than +15. pic.twitter.com/c59A6MiRQq – 1:08 AM
Kawhi was +26 in 25 minutes tonight.
No other Clipper had +/- higher than +15. pic.twitter.com/c59A6MiRQq – 1:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard appears to have reached his limit. Season-high 24:31. Norman Powell in to close. – 12:56 AM
Kawhi Leonard appears to have reached his limit. Season-high 24:31. Norman Powell in to close. – 12:56 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard checks out after 24 minutes. Clippers are up 88-81 with 2:43 to play. – 12:55 AM
Kawhi Leonard checks out after 24 minutes. Clippers are up 88-81 with 2:43 to play. – 12:55 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard starts the third quarter, just as he started the first and second, as well. – 11:57 PM
Kawhi Leonard starts the third quarter, just as he started the first and second, as well. – 11:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers outscored Pistons by 9 points in Kawhi Leonard’s first half minutes … and were outscored by 17 points with him on the bench. – 11:53 PM
Clippers outscored Pistons by 9 points in Kawhi Leonard’s first half minutes … and were outscored by 17 points with him on the bench. – 11:53 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Pistons 50, Clippers 42
Kawhi Leonard has made 1 of his 3 shots, missing both free throws he took, to get 2 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound in 12 minutes. – 11:42 PM
Halftime: Pistons 50, Clippers 42
Kawhi Leonard has made 1 of his 3 shots, missing both free throws he took, to get 2 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound in 12 minutes. – 11:42 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
…Kawhi is having a tough go being defended by Killian Hayes. He’s making him really work. – 11:20 PM
…Kawhi is having a tough go being defended by Killian Hayes. He’s making him really work. – 11:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When you thought Kawhi Leonard returning meant relief for the scoring droughts, yet Pistons go on 9-0 run that sees Clippers go nearly 4 minutes without a point pic.twitter.com/zpfEcZxU53 – 11:03 PM
When you thought Kawhi Leonard returning meant relief for the scoring droughts, yet Pistons go on 9-0 run that sees Clippers go nearly 4 minutes without a point pic.twitter.com/zpfEcZxU53 – 11:03 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard’s first stint was five minutes long. He had two points, shot 1-for-2 and missed both of his free-throw attempts. – 11:02 PM
Kawhi Leonard’s first stint was five minutes long. He had two points, shot 1-for-2 and missed both of his free-throw attempts. – 11:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard’s first shift: 2 points (1/2 FGs, 0/2 FTs) in 5:47 – 10:57 PM
Kawhi Leonard’s first shift: 2 points (1/2 FGs, 0/2 FTs) in 5:47 – 10:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers up 9-8 mid first quarter. It’s Black Panther Wakanda Forever Night here, btw. That’s the real reason Kawhi is here pic.twitter.com/G5EnIbk7sT – 10:53 PM
Clippers up 9-8 mid first quarter. It’s Black Panther Wakanda Forever Night here, btw. That’s the real reason Kawhi is here pic.twitter.com/G5EnIbk7sT – 10:53 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
If this is my last tweet on this app, I wanted to go out letting everyone know that Kawhi’s season high in minutes this season is 21:17 and it’s something to note as his return gets under way, as Ty Lue was mum pregame on whether Kawhi could play more minutes. – 10:53 PM
If this is my last tweet on this app, I wanted to go out letting everyone know that Kawhi’s season high in minutes this season is 21:17 and it’s something to note as his return gets under way, as Ty Lue was mum pregame on whether Kawhi could play more minutes. – 10:53 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kawhi’s first basket comes on a turnaround fadeaway over Killian Hayes to give the Clippers a 9-6 lead. – 10:51 PM
Kawhi’s first basket comes on a turnaround fadeaway over Killian Hayes to give the Clippers a 9-6 lead. – 10:51 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
After missing his first shot and a pair of free throws, Kawhi Leonard nails a baseline fadeaway. – 10:51 PM
After missing his first shot and a pair of free throws, Kawhi Leonard nails a baseline fadeaway. – 10:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has already drawn two fouls, and the Clippers are in the bonus for the last 8:51 of the opening quarter – 10:47 PM
Kawhi Leonard has already drawn two fouls, and the Clippers are in the bonus for the last 8:51 of the opening quarter – 10:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard’s starting lineup intro pic.twitter.com/24kB2bJoda – 10:40 PM
Kawhi Leonard’s starting lineup intro pic.twitter.com/24kB2bJoda – 10:40 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
What began today as a whisper is announced at ear-splitting decibels tonight: Kawhi is back (again). pic.twitter.com/p6am6UjLwr – 10:40 PM
What began today as a whisper is announced at ear-splitting decibels tonight: Kawhi is back (again). pic.twitter.com/p6am6UjLwr – 10:40 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Starters for Pistons-Clippers:
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Paul George
Reggie Jackson
DET
Bojan Bogdanovic
Saddiq Bey
Marvin Bagley III
Jalen Duren
Killian Hayes – 10:07 PM
Starters for Pistons-Clippers:
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Paul George
Reggie Jackson
DET
Bojan Bogdanovic
Saddiq Bey
Marvin Bagley III
Jalen Duren
Killian Hayes – 10:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Twitter since the last time Kawhi played a basketball game:
— Wasn’t owned by Elon Musk
— Still had 7,500 employees
— Had no Twitter Blue check
— Employees still can go in offices
That was 3 weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/0QWK4kUwzt – 9:35 PM
Twitter since the last time Kawhi played a basketball game:
— Wasn’t owned by Elon Musk
— Still had 7,500 employees
— Had no Twitter Blue check
— Employees still can go in offices
That was 3 weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/0QWK4kUwzt – 9:35 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star returns to lineup vs. Pistons Thursday in first game since Oct. 23
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi… – 9:15 PM
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star returns to lineup vs. Pistons Thursday in first game since Oct. 23
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi… – 9:15 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris Sr. and Ivica Zubac. Ty Lue says Kawhi will be monitored during the game when asked about a minutes restriction. – 8:52 PM
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris Sr. and Ivica Zubac. Ty Lue says Kawhi will be monitored during the game when asked about a minutes restriction. – 8:52 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers brought Kawhi off the bench this season b/c they wanted him to finish games and were wary of how long he would be sitting in real time between his stints if he started. Will he be available to finish tonight? “We’ll see,” Ty Lue said. – 8:50 PM
The Clippers brought Kawhi off the bench this season b/c they wanted him to finish games and were wary of how long he would be sitting in real time between his stints if he started. Will he be available to finish tonight? “We’ll see,” Ty Lue said. – 8:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kawhi Leonard will start for the Clippers tonight, coach Lue confirmed. – 8:47 PM
Kawhi Leonard will start for the Clippers tonight, coach Lue confirmed. – 8:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Detroit Pistons – 8:46 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Detroit Pistons – 8:46 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kawhi Leonard has begun his pregame warmups. He’s questionable to play tonight against the #Pistons. pic.twitter.com/TCiRjbFyP9 – 8:45 PM
Kawhi Leonard has begun his pregame warmups. He’s questionable to play tonight against the #Pistons. pic.twitter.com/TCiRjbFyP9 – 8:45 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard out on the court doing some post work pic.twitter.com/7obbif5TdM – 8:36 PM
Kawhi Leonard out on the court doing some post work pic.twitter.com/7obbif5TdM – 8:36 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George could be back together on the court tonight for the Clippers. They’re both officially listed as “questionable.” The current all-in get-in price on @TickPick if you want to see this game live at Crypto Arena is $12 (taxes and fees included). – 6:12 PM
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George could be back together on the court tonight for the Clippers. They’re both officially listed as “questionable.” The current all-in get-in price on @TickPick if you want to see this game live at Crypto Arena is $12 (taxes and fees included). – 6:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The #Clippers have upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable for tonight’s game against the Pistons
🏀@adaniels33 is curious how long Kawhi Leonard will stay healthy for #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/J4aYt7L5Wv – 6:00 PM
The #Clippers have upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable for tonight’s game against the Pistons
🏀@adaniels33 is curious how long Kawhi Leonard will stay healthy for #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/J4aYt7L5Wv – 6:00 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi upgraded to questionable as he nears a return to the court espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:14 PM
Kawhi upgraded to questionable as he nears a return to the court espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:14 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard upgraded to questionable vs. Pistons Thursday, could play first game since Oct. 23
cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 2:11 PM
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard upgraded to questionable vs. Pistons Thursday, could play first game since Oct. 23
cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 2:11 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
🚨🚨🚨 This is a SIGHT. 🚨🚨🚨
Updated: 11/17 vs DET – Injury Report
QUESTIONABLE:
Kawhi Leonard – Right Knee Injury Management – 2:03 PM
🚨🚨🚨 This is a SIGHT. 🚨🚨🚨
Updated: 11/17 vs DET – Injury Report
QUESTIONABLE:
Kawhi Leonard – Right Knee Injury Management – 2:03 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard’s return, whether tonight or Saturday, will spark another adjustment for the Clippers, who for the past 3 weeks had begun to learn how to play together in his absence: latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 2:01 PM
Kawhi Leonard’s return, whether tonight or Saturday, will spark another adjustment for the Clippers, who for the past 3 weeks had begun to learn how to play together in his absence: latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 2:01 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The Clippers now list Kawhi Leonard as questionable to play vs Pistons tonight and Luke Kennard as out with a Right Calf Strain – 1:37 PM
The Clippers now list Kawhi Leonard as questionable to play vs Pistons tonight and Luke Kennard as out with a Right Calf Strain – 1:37 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to questionable for tonight against Detroit. – 1:37 PM
Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to questionable for tonight against Detroit. – 1:37 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable vs. Detroit tonight. – 1:35 PM
Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable vs. Detroit tonight. – 1:35 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers have upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable for tonight’s game vs the Detroit Pistons – 1:34 PM
Clippers have upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable for tonight’s game vs the Detroit Pistons – 1:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to questionable to play tonight against the Pistons. – 1:31 PM
Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to questionable to play tonight against the Pistons. – 1:31 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
News: Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of returning, as the Clippers have *upgraded* Leonard’s status to questionable to play tonight vs. Detroit. Leonard has not played since Oct. 23 because of stiffness in his right knee. – 1:30 PM
News: Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of returning, as the Clippers have *upgraded* Leonard’s status to questionable to play tonight vs. Detroit. Leonard has not played since Oct. 23 because of stiffness in his right knee. – 1:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shootaround before tonight’s Pistons game
Kawhi Leonard (out tonight) was here earlier today getting a workout in on the floor.
Luke Kennard (doubtful) meeting with training staff after injuring calf Tuesday in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/o1phI8z32T – 12:35 PM
Shootaround before tonight’s Pistons game
Kawhi Leonard (out tonight) was here earlier today getting a workout in on the floor.
Luke Kennard (doubtful) meeting with training staff after injuring calf Tuesday in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/o1phI8z32T – 12:35 PM
More on this storyline
Mark Medina: Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard’s return: “It’ll take Kawhi a little time to get back to the Kawhi we know. As great a player he is, he has to understand there are going to be some ups and downs.” -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / November 18, 2022
Mike Curtis: Dwane Casey when asked what he expects from Kawhi Leonard tonight: “I don’t know. I don’t even think the Clippers know what to expect… We’ll see how he comes out. It’s good that he’s back in the game.” -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / November 17, 2022
Law Murray: Tyronn Lue acknowledged that Kawhi off the bench was “nasty” as far as his rotations were concerned. TBD what kind of rotations we shall see tonight. -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / November 17, 2022