Kawhi Leonard Called Kevin Durant To Join The Clippers: Report

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Kawhi Leonard
Leonard was a busy man during the early stages of the offseason.

Kawhi Leonard toyed with the entire NBA this past week before finally deciding to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. It seemed as though every pundit had him going to either the Lakers or the Raptors but no one had him going to the Clippers. In true Leonard fashion, he kept quiet, moved like a mob boss, and even brought Paul George along for the ride. With the addition of Leonard and George, the Clippers are automatic contenders in an already stacked Western Conference.

In a report from ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, it was revealed that Leonard's plan was always to end up with the Clippers and that in the midst of his recruitment of Paul George, he was also trying to get Kevin Durant on the team. As Shelburne explains, Durant was surprised that Leonard had given him a call and was appreciative of the effort.

At that point, Durant had already made up his mind that he would be signing in Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving, although one can just imagine what a Clippers team with KD and Kawhi would have looked like. 

For the next few years, the Clippers and Nets will be championship contenders so perhaps one day we'll get to see both teams in the NBA Finals.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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