The Los Angeles Clippers have had one of the better lineups in the NBA for a couple of years now. But that only seems to be on paper because when it comes to performing, the team is never a 100% capacity. That is mainly due to the injuries the team has had to deal with over the past years.
The star tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George has been together for quite a while. But this year?s promising start has sparked major hope among fans. So, the question that arises is; will this duo be able to stay healthy?
Kawhi Leonard and PG13 spark major hope among fans
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Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined the Clippers back in 2020. However, the two have barely played enough games together, as one or the other player was sidelined due to injury or load management.
But finally, after years of waiting, the Clippers seem to be at full strength. In fact, according to NBA columnist and analyst Shane Young, ?Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be playing in their 14th straight game tomorrow. Might not seem like a huge deal, but this is the first year both have been fully healthy and available to begin a season since the bubble ended.?
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be playing in their 14th straight game tomorrow. Might not seem like a huge deal, but this is the first year both have been fully healthy and available to begin a season since the bubble ended.
I?m just really glad to see them at 100%.
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) November 24, 2023
This surely is a huge deal for Clippers fans as they are witnessing their team at full strength. Moreover, the recent addition to James Harden only adds more excitement among fans to witness this whole trio together.
Russell Westbrook‘s moving to the bench gave Harden, Leonard, and George enough space on the floor and in the starting lineup. And finally, things have been turning around for the Clippers after losing six straight games in a row.
The work put in by the Clippers’ stars
The Los Angeles Clippers have their star players at full strength after years of dealing with nagging injuries. But this not only goes to show the work put in by the players but also the team?s training and coaching staff.
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Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went through major training this offseason to prepare for the 2023-24 season. Moreover, both players went through extensive rehab for their nagging injuries. Leonard dealt with a torn ACL that has kept him off the court from time to time over the past few years. Whereas George dealt with a shoulder injury that required months of rehab for him to come back to the hardwood floor.
And finally, the two stars have started the season healthy and are on their way to playing their 14th consecutive game this season. While fans are ecstatic about their team, many are worried if these two stars can stay healthy.
With the amount of work both George and Leonard have put in this offseason, it is safe to assume that the two will remain healthy. Unless they suffer from any accidents on the floor, their past injuries will not be coming back to nag them.
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Let?s hope the Clippers stay healthy and perform well this season.