It seems that Kawhi Leonard’s absence will be shorter than expected. After only two games with the Toronto Raptors, the forward had to stop due to a problem in his left knee, being labeled as out indefinitely. Well, his return to the court could come very soon.
According to an official statement from the Canadians, the treatment that the two-time championship winner has undergone in his knee has been successful, so he is now fully immersed in the process to return to action.
Although they have not provided a return date, the organization emphasizes that there will be a new update in a week, so we could see him in action on November 13 against the Milwaukee Bucks (as early as possible).
Good news. The MRI performed as soon as the discomfort emerged revealed there is no structural damage, a relief given that Leonard has previously dealt with problems in his right knee, having undergone several surgeries on the meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Kawhi Leonard’s performance in Toronto
Leonard, who was the great star of those Raptors that clinched the title in 2019, looked in good shape in the two official games he could play at the start of the current season, averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game.
Traded from the Clippers in the summer, and not without controversy, he agreed to a two-year extension worth 115 million dollars with the Canadians. They have shown great trust in him despite being already 35 years old. Will it pay off for them?
