Patrick Beverley made an appearance on The OG’s Show recently. There, he praised Kawhi Leonard as the hardest-working player he’s ever played with, which includes LeBron James and others. Beverley spent two seasons with Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers and witnessed his intense work ethic firsthand.
Pat Bev shared a story about working out with Kawhi Leonard during the COVID-19 pandemic. He described Leonard’s workout drills as “intimidating.” He noted that Leonard’s dedication to training remains impressive and potentially harmful. It could indicate why he gets injured frequently.
Kawhi. Hardest working motherf***r I’ve seen in my life. When I say hard working, in the weight room, it’s LeBron [James]. On the court, it’s Kawhi. Together, weight room and court, Kawhi. I ain’t seen nobody like him.
Patrick Beverley via The OG’s Show
The Klaw’s injury history is a concern, having played only two out of six playoff games last season. Many have criticized him for his inability to stay healthy, with some questioning his durability. Despite being named to an All-NBA team last season, Leonard’s health issues have sparked debate about his future with the Clippers.
Patrick Beverley reveals that Kawhi Leonard is the hardest working player he’s played with:
“Kawhi! Hardest working mother f*cker I’ve seen in my life! In the weight room, it’s Lebron. On the court, it’s Kawhi. Together, weight room and court, Kawhi! I ain’t seen nobody like… pic.twitter.com/hliSUK8fgn
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With Paul George leaving the franchise, he will be expected to carry more of the load to keep the Clippers competitive. However, serious conversations about his future with the team remain necessary if he continues to struggle with injuries. Nevertheless, Patrick Beverley feels Leonard’s work ethic can never be questioned.
Basketball needs a healthy Kawhi Leonard, says Steph Curry
Steph Curry commented on Kawhi Leonard’s decision to drop out of Team USA’s Olympic team. Curry acknowledged that Leonard’s decision was likely a tough one but expressed support for his teammate’s choice. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White replaced Leonard after concerns about the health of the Clippers superstar.
Kawhi gave it everything he had when he was preparing and those last three days of camp there was, you know, conversation mutually between USAB leadership and Kawhi and his team just to make sure he was set up for success… But, hopefully for the long term, you know, he’s in a good place because the game needs him. And when he’s not out there, you know, you miss an all-time great player.
Steph Curry via Team USA press conference
Leonard had been ramping up his activity in preparation for the Olympics but ultimately decided to withdraw due to continued knee issues. Team USA coach Steve Kerr noted that Leonard’s performance in practices was not consistent and that the accelerated timeline for preparation may have been a factor in his decision.
Leonard has struggled with injury issues for the past seven seasons. In the last two seasons, the Clippers did not have a healthy Kawhi Leonard and couldn’t make a deep playoff run. Injuries start to pile up, and his body breaks down around the playoffs. His withdrawal from the Olympic squad has sparked concerns about his long-term health.
