NBA: 3 Stars to watch as they make their return from injury in 2022-23
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
The Claw is back and looks ready to be in the conversation for the top player in the league again. Kawhi Leonard is undoubtedly one if not the best two-way players in the NBA – when he’s healthy.
On the court, very few possess his ability to defend one through five while scoring 30-plus points per game and big shot-making, as we saw against the Philadelphia 76ers where he shot that legendary buzzer-beater, to advance to the NBA Finals.
The two-time NBA Champion is projected to be at full strength and prepared to take the league by storm, returning to the Clippers. Norman Powell and John Wall were fantastic recent additions providing high-scoring and playmaking in addition to veteran experience.
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If Leonard can stay on the floor, there is zero doubt that the Clippers will dominate the Western Conference. Paul George looked much improved this past season and will be looking for that ring this year.