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#1 Will Kawhi Leonard go to the Lakers or the Clippers?
Kawhi Leonard is the most touted free agent in the NBA this season and he has shown interest to be in a big market team. Which team could be more big market than the 2 teams from Los Angeles, the Lakers and the Clippers? He is from Los Angeles, which intensifies the rumors of him joining either of the Los Angeles teams.
The Los Angeles Clippers have 2 maximum contract slots, which has given them the unique chance to sign both Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant, both of whom, according to recent reports, are looking to join forces to play together, which they can do at the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers also have a solid roster, with role-playing youngsters as well as level headed veterans, all of whom can contribute right away and making the Clippers instant contenders with Kawhi and Durant. One of the major downsides of joining the Clippers is their lack of history and the smaller stature compared to their brothers across the court in Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest teams in NBA history and are one of the most famous teams around the world. It cannot get more big market than this for Kawhi Leonard, as he will always be under scrutiny at the Lakers, every day of his life.
He would also have 2 of the best players in the NBA as his teammates in Anthony Davis and the best player of these 2 decades, LeBron James. Playing alongside these 2 players will probably make the Lakers instant favorites for the title in the upcoming season.
The downside of joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the lack of roster depth. This lack of depth could force the Lakers into a tight spot given LeBron has gotten older and more injury prone, while Anthony Davis has not yet been able to play 82 games in a season. Kawhi's final decision is still a mystery but the probability of joining either Los Angeles teams is high.
