INGLEWOOD — Kawhi Leonard has been around the NBA for 13 seasons, but it’s been a while since the oft-injured Clippers star has been here. That is, in the gym at the start of training camp.
Leonard missed last season’s training camp, the preseason and the first 41 games because of continuing issues with his surgically repaired right knee. He didn’t practice or play until late in December, making his season debut Jan. 7.
But those concerns appear to be in the Clippers’ rearview mirror as they head into next week’s first preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions of China in Oceanside. Leonard said he is feeling 100% healthy so far.
“It feels good to be here,” Leonard said after Sunday’s practice. “Like I said, you need everybody in the beginning to build that team chemistry.”
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