Patrick Beverley Shares Kawhi Leonard’s Candid Take on NBA Season
Former NBA star Patrick Beverley recently shared a fascinating exchange with his former Los Angeles Clippers teammate Kawhi Leonard on The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone.
Amid the Clippers’ challenging start to the 2024-25 NBA season, Leonard, recovering from an injury, offered a sarcastic yet insightful critique of the current NBA landscape.
Beverley revealed, “I talked to Kawhi on the phone yesterday.
He’s healing up and still looks like a machine. He texted me, ‘The league stinks right now.
Views are low… They are waiting on the Klaw.’”
While Leonard’s remarks were partly tongue-in-cheek, they touched on real issues. The NBA has experienced a notable decline in viewership this season.
Week 1 saw a 42% drop after a promising opening night, and ESPN’s viewership is down 28% through late November.
Kawhi Leonard’s Injury Update
Leonard’s absence has been a significant blow to the Clippers, who currently hold a 12-9 record.
Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue recently updated fans on Leonard’s progress, stating, “He’s been able to get on the court and do some things…
Despite their struggles, the Clippers are optimistic about Leonard’s return.
With their defensive rating ranked fourth and their net rating at 10th, many fans believe a healthy Leonard could elevate the team’s performance and help them capitalize on the potential of their new home, the Intuit Dome.
