Los Angeles Clippers Owner Urged By Stephen A. Smith To Try Drastic Kawhi Leonard Measure

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back about Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard being part of Team USA

Enter ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who expressed bewilderment over Leonard’s Team USA participation despite his history of injuries.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been more pissed off at a dude wearing Team USA uniform. Remember how excited he was when they came to him in [USA basketball managing director] Grant Hill and then put him on Team USA? Do you know how many games you’ve missed?” Smith said during an appearance on The OG’s Show.

Smith also said that if he was in the shoes of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, he’d go to lengths just to prevent Leonard from boarding the plane for Europe, so to speak..

“I’m not letting you play if I’m Steve Ballmer, I will use every means at my disposal to make sure this man ain’t on Team USA,” Smith said.

Smith clarified that he understands the purpose and the importance of the Olympics and representing one’s country in Paris but from the perspective of the Clippers, it’s in their best interest if Leonard isn’t part of Team USA.

Leonard has three more years remaining in his current deal, including in the 2024-25 season where he will be earning $49.20 million.