Kawhi Leonard Withdraws from Team USA Amid Injury Concerns
Los Angeles Clippers Forward Cites Unhealed Knee Injury
Concerns Arise Over Leonard's Recovery Timeline
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from Team USA ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, citing an unhealed knee injury. The announcement was made Wednesday by USA Basketball, which expressed disappointment but also acknowledged Leonard's need to prioritize his health.
Leonard, a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, has been dealing with knee issues since the 2021 season. He missed the majority of the 2021-22 regular season and returned for the playoffs, but his performance was limited.
The Clippers are expected to provide an update on Leonard's injury in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Leonard's withdrawal from Team USA has raised concerns about his ability to fully recover from the knee injury and be ready for the upcoming NBA season.
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