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Kawhi Leonard Faces Spurs Fans’ Displeasure on Return to San Antonio
As a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard won his first championship and the MVP award for the Finals in 2014. Gregg Popovich was his coach in San Antonio for the first seven years of his career. It’s possible that Kawhi didn’t expect to hear jeers from Spurs supporters whenever he came to their stadium wearing a different uniform.
Fans showed their displeasure on this occasion as well as demonstrating that the two-time Finals MVP was not welcome back at his previous residence.
Spurs Fans Jeer Kawhi Leonard Despite Coach’s Plea for Respect
The San Antonio Spurs took on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. When Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard touched the ball or headed to the free-throw line, the San Antonio crowd booed. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich attempted to calm the crowd by seizing the microphone during Kawhi’s shots.
“That’s not who we are,” he explained. Popovich’s request enraged the audience, who booed Kawhi’s second attempt even harder. San Antonio fans have yet to recover from Kawhi Leonard’s departure from the Spurs to join the Toronto Raptors in 2018.
Spurs fans have booed Kawhi Leonard since his departure in 2018. Without him, the team hasn’t had much success. The year after leaving, Kawhi won another championship with the Toronto Raptors, guiding them to their first-ever triumph and earning his second Finals MVP trophy.
San Antonio fans are dissatisfied because they believe Kawhi could have reached the same level of success if he had stayed with the Spurs.
Los Angeles Clippers Poised for Championship Run
Kawhi Leonard has played for the Los Angeles Clippers, the only team for which he has not won an NBA Championship. After winning a championship with the Raptors, he joined forces with Paul George in Los Angeles in 2019.
However, injuries have frequently hampered the duo’s ability to secure a championship for the Clippers club. The Los Angeles Clippers have one of the most talented rosters in the league this season.
Former MVPs James Harden and Russell Westbrook team up with 2-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and 8-time All-Star Paul George. This season is a golden opportunity for them to win the championship.
He is in great shape and is performing admirably. The job now falls to the four superstars and head coach Tyronn Lue to work together well and secure the Larry O’Brien trophy.
My name is Krishanu Das the founder of the Sports Dribble.
I am Accountant by profession but a Sports Blogger by passion.
I am passionate about sharing my all knowledge and experiences of sports, with my readers and every sports enthusiast.
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