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Kawhi Leonard Gets Love from Popovich, NBA Fans in Clippers Win vs. Wembanyama, Spurs

Kawhi Leonard Gets Love from Popovich, NBA Fans in Clippers Win vs. Wembanyama, Spurs
Doric SamNovember 23, 2023

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

AP Photo/LM Otero

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard played so well on Wednesday that even his former head coach was in his corner.

Leonard finished with a game-high 26 points to lead the Clippers to a 109-102 road win over the San Antonio Spurs. While his offensive performance was impressive, a surreal moment happened when Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone in the second quarter and told the crowd to stop booing Leonard while he was shooting a free throw.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

Coach Pop grabs the mic mid-game to tell the crowd ‘stop booing’ at Kawhi 😳 pic.twitter.com/ckvZduDdut

Of course, Spurs fans at Frost Bank Center continued to boo Leonard whenever he touched the ball, but that only seemed to fuel him. He shot an efficient 10-of-17 from the field and added four rebounds, four assists and two steals while playing his trademark exceptional defense on the wing.

Thanks to Leonard’s efforts, the Clippers managed to overcome a 22-point, 15-rebound outing from Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. Los Angeles also got 24 points from Paul George, though he struggled with his efficiency and finished 8-of-23 from the field. James Harden added 16 points and nine assists.

But it was Leonard who was the hero of the night on Wednesday, and fans on social media showed him the same love Popovich gave him:

Serge Katz @sk_serge

Kawhi Leonard masterclass…

John 🌿 @johntextriangle

Kawhi has been absolutely tormenting Jeremy Sochan. Jeez.

Julian Delacruz @JulianDela23902

NAH BRUH THIS HARDEN AND KAWHI DUO HAS BEEN DEADLY đŸ”„đŸ”„ LOOKING DANGEROUS

Jah Wick @KaiIsDope

Kawhi having one of them nights đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

Bally Sports West @BallySportWest

Kawhi is feeling it 🖐The Klaw has 22 thru 3!@LAClippers | #ClipperNationïżŒ pic.twitter.com/PV458UoacG

Hit @GuaranteedHit

This synergy between Harden and Kawhi these past couple games dawg, we might actually be in that mode

kingtisemedia @kingtisemedia

Y’all couldn’t have been serious about James Harden. Dude creates open shots the entire game Kawhi cooking 😭

ᮅ ʀ ᮇ Ꭵ @FeelLikeDrew

Harden best playmaker I’ve ever seen

Him and Kawhi as a duo >>>

BGN Hoops @BGNHoops

Clippers Big 4 today:

Harden: 16-6-9
Kawhi: 26 points
PG: 24 points
Russ: 8-6-7

3 game winning streak. Things are starting to get scary. pic.twitter.com/PaxfzUrTTn

The Clippers have high expectations this season after going all-in to acquire Harden. If Leonard continues playing like he did on Wednesday, Los Angeles will have a good chance to be one of the top title contenders in the Western Conference.

Leonard and the Clippers (6-7) will be going for their fourth straight win when they return to action on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans (7-7).

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