The reasons why Kawhi Leonard could sign for the Lakers this summer

The level of play that Kawhi Leonard is displaying continues to grow and amaze everyone. It seemed like the Los Angeles Clippers project was falling apart irreparably after Harden's departure, but the veteran forward has taken on a leading role that many see as an attempt to repay a debt to these Clippers, a team he will leave at the end of the season.

Too much noise surrounding his figure, many questions about what the consequences will be for the controversy around his contract, and months of wandering through the competition that completely condemned the team. These have been the common themes that have marked the relationship between Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in recent months. For over a month now, the forward has rolled up his sleeves and begun to show the world that he can still be an unstoppable player and one of the most dominant in the league.

Many thought this momentum would come to an end after Harden's exit, but it has been quite the opposite. Kawhi Leonard has only intensified his efforts and effectiveness on the court, proving that he is a player brimming with confidence who wants to leave Los Angeles Clippers in the best possible position. Tanking is not an option because they don't own their pick, so making it to the postseason is the great desire of a franchise that regards the player's stay beyond this summer as lost.

Indeed, Kawhi Leonard's great desire should be nothing other than to fight with guarantees for an NBA title, something the current and future project of Los Angeles Clippers does not allow him to do. His ambition when he signed with them was to be at home, so there should be no obstacle for his priority to remain there, making the Los Angeles Lakers the ideal option. The Angelenos will have enough salary cap space to sign him, assuming neither Lebron nor Reaves continue wearing purple and gold. Leonard would be an ideal lieutenant for Luka Doncic.

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