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Kawhi Leonard impressing in comeback, but will Clippers pair him with Kyrie Irving?

LOS ANGELES — Eleven months after Kawhi Leonard underwent surgery to repair a partially torn knee ligament that sidelined him for the 2021-22 NBA season, Leonard's longtime trainer fired off a tweet in early June that did not go unnoticed. "I felt like I was in the lab with MJ today," wrote Clint Parks, adding a hashtag with Leonard's initials and number. A photo posted the same day showed ...
Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers sits on the bench during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on Nov. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Eleven months after Kawhi Leonard underwent surgery to repair a partially torn knee ligament that sidelined him for the 2021-22 NBA season, Leonard's longtime trainer fired off a tweet in early June that did not go unnoticed.

"I felt like I was in the lab with MJ today," wrote Clint Parks, adding a hashtag with Leonard's initials and number. A photo posted the same day showed Leonard in San Diego State's practice facility where his "KL2" banner blanketed much of one wall behind him.

Leonard's health

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