May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard Makes Unexpected Asia Announcement

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Will Despart | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 4:07 PM ET

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard made a surprising announcement on Tuesday afternoon, revealing on Instagram that he plans to tour the continent in 2025.

Although no exact dates or locations were revealed in the initial post, the caption indicated that those announcements are soon to come.

Leonard previously toured China during a seven-day visit while he was a member of the San Antonio Spurs in 2017. Leonard traveled to China to “support the growth of basketball in the country, and coach top youth talent from the region at The NBA Academy Zhejiang,” according to a report from ESPN’s Michael Wight.

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Leonard was named both an All-Star and a second team All-NBA team member for the first time since 2021 last season, earning his sixth career selection to the first or second All-NBA team. Leonard is preparing for his sixth season in Los Angeles and his 14th in the league overall after being selected in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Spurs.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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