Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard's Absurd Layup in Clippers-Bucks Goes VIral

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Jan 26, 2025 12:39 AM ET

Kawhi Leonard has only been back for seven games this season, but he's already starting to remind the NBA world of who exactly he is.

Throughout Leonard's injury recovery, he dealt with a plethora of harsh criticism, with some even saying that he should retire. Despite that, after his return on January 4, he's showing everyone what he's capable of, one game at a time. Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks was the perfect example.

During the third quarter against the Bucks, Leonard hit an absurd layup, displaying both his handles and his athleticism.

KAWHI LEONARD ELITE HANDLE.

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 26, 2025

The clip was posted all over social media, gathering over 4,000 likes on Instagram in under 10 minutes.

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It remains to be seen when Leonard will be able to play fourth-quarter minutes for the Clippers, but he's slowly getting there game-by-game. The team clearly does not want to rush him after waiting so long for Leonard to return from his right knee injury recovery.

The LA Clippers' next opponent is the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

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

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