Kawhi Leonard's New Salary With The Clippers Revealed

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Kawhi Leonard just signed a four-year deal with the team.

Kawhi Leonard has blossomed into one of the best players in the entire NBA thanks to an incredible season in Toronto and two good years with the Clippers. While the Clippers have yet to have playoff success, there is no doubt that they are on the precipice of something great. Heading into next year, Leonard will miss a lot of time with an ACL injury, although there is still a chance he could come back and have himself a solid playoff campaign.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Leonard had declined his player option with the Clippers, however, it was expected that he would re-sign with the team regardless. After all, the whole point of joining the Clippers was so that he could be closer to his hometown.

Kawhi Leonard's New Salary With The Clippers Revealed
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Now, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Leonard has officially signed with the Clippers on a four-year extension that is worth $176.3 million. This means Leonard will now make over $44 million per year which is certainly a fair deal given what he does for the Clippers franchise. He immediately makes them title contenders and this money will certainly go a long way over the next four years.

There is also another player option in the fourth year, which means Leonard can decide to decline it and negotiate another contract. Either way, the Clippers have Leonard locked in for at least three more years, which is huge for the franchise.


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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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