“Got My Joy Back”: Kawhi Leonard’s Return After 4-Game Absence Delights Clippers Nation

Kawhi Leonard is back. The 2-time champion will return to the Clippers line-up tonight after missing 4 games due to a hip injury. Kawhi injured his hip during a game against the Utah Jazz on December 8. However, he continued to play through injury but reaggravated it during a game against the Dallas Mavericks last week. He was ruled out for the following games to avoid any further damage.

The Clippers nation was ecstatic about Kawhi’s return tonight and expressed excitement on social media.

Fans react to Kawhi Leonard’s return from injury

Kawhi Leonard will suit up for the Clippers’ first game of the year against the Miami Heat. That is great news for the Clippers, as Kawhi has been their best player throughout the season. Before the injury, Kawhi was averaging 24.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. The Clippers Nation expressed its excitement for Kawhi’s return on X. One fan wrote, “I GOT MY JOY BACK.” The NBA World followed suit.

One fan asked Siri to play the famous song “Welcome Back” by Young Jeezy.

A fan even claimed the Clippers ran Los Angeles over the Lakers.

Fans hilariously claimed that James Harden will finally get his long-awaited ring after Kawhi’s return from injury.

When healthy, Kawhi is one of the best two-way players in the league. He is the only superstar in the Clippers roster who has Championship experience. The Clippers need Kawhi healthy and playing if they want to achieve their goal of winning a Championship. Apart from Kawhi, Center Mason Plumlee is also making his return tonight. He has played only 6 games this season due to a sprained MCL. With the Clippers fully healthy, they finally seem to be moving on the right track.

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Can the Clippers finally win a Championship after Kawhi’s return?

The LA Clippers have found their groove after an abysmal start to the James Harden era. They have turned their season around and moved to the 4th spot in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are now 19-12 to start the season. They played great in December, winning 9 straight games to start the month. Kawhi Leonard and Co. will look to carry that momentum into 2024 and start the year with a win over the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler and Co. are one of the best teams in the league and the defending Eastern Conference Champions.

A win over the Heat will boost the confidence of the Clippers immensely. With Kawhi Leonard and Mason Plumlee back in the line-up, the Clippers are finally at full strength. This year might be their best chance to win a championship. Do you believe the Clippers can win a title if they stay healthy for the rest of the season?

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