Rivalries are a key aspect of any sport. In fact, they make for some extremely entertaining viewership, especially in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rivalry with the San Diego Padres is an iconic one rooted in history. Both fan bases bear a certain hostility towards each other, being NL West opponents as well. But in a recent shock, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard brought the rivalry to a ceasefire with his allegiance.?

The Padres-Dodgers series is highly anticipated. Both sets of fans cheer for their teams with great energy, hoping to influence a positive result. But Leonard stole the spotlight while showing up to watch the latest series.?

Kawhi Leonard shocks Los Angeles by supporting the San Diego Padres

Petco Park was packed as fans showed up to watch the intense Padres-Dodgers rivalry. The San Diego fans were particularly vocal at their home arena. But in a somewhat startling moment, NBA star Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight. He showed up to the game wearing a Padres jersey instead of supporting the Dodgers, despite playing in Los Angeles. Jomboy Media shared a video of the moment on Twitter as Leonard enjoyed some baseball.?

In a Tweet, Jomboy Media said, ?Kawhi is dialed in for some Padres baseball?. He sat alongside his longtime partner Kishele Shipley, who was also donning a Padres jersey. This was a big loss for the Dodgers as the Clippers star who supported the Padres. But the team got revenge, securing a 10-5 win over their San Diego rivals.?

The Dodgers made a shocking ?Swiftie? declaration shortly after a viral Taylor Swift tribute. Now the team got a massive victory over their NL West rivals. But despite playing for the Clippers, Leonard had a very valid reason to support the Padres in that game.?

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Kawhi Leonard Has a Strong Connection to San Diego

Kawhi Leonard went to school in Moreno Valley which is a 90-minute drive from San Diego, approximately. This would have played a part in his love for the city, but college was a determining factor. Leonard played for San Diego State University before joining the NBA. He developed some of his game while playing at SDSU and even met his longtime girlfriend at college. It goes without saying that he has a great connection with the city.?

But it will still seem somewhat bizarre to see the Los Angeles Clippers star in a Padres jersey. What do you think about Leonard shunning the Los Angeles Dodgers in favor of the San Diego MLB team?

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