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Will Kawhi Leonard play in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game? That's the question in the mind for many NBA fans following the recent injury news from LA Clippers coach Ty Lue. Leonard was ruled out against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the team's final game before the All-Star break.
According to ESPN's Malika Andrews, Lue is unsure of Leonard's status for the upcoming All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Clippers coach confirmed Leonard's injury before the game against Golden State but added hat the injury isn't too serious.
The Clippers have ruled the two-time NBA champion out due to a strained left adductor. He has been reportedly dealing with the injury since the start of the month and has been playing through it to help the Clippers climb up the Western Conference.
Kawhi Leonard has been healthy for the LA Clippers this season and will only miss his fifth game on Wednesday night.
He's having a resurgent campaign, averaging 24.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He's one of the reasons why the Clippers are battling with the Minnesota Timberwolves and OKC Thunder for the best record in the West.
Injuries have been a problem for Leonard since leaving the San Antonio Spurs in 2018. He missed an entire season due to a knee injury in his third year with the Clippers. However, his play has caught the attention of fans who called for him to be included in this year's MVP race.
Who will replace Kawhi Leonard in the All-Star Game?
LA Clippers coach Ty Lue also confirmed on Wednesday that Kawhi Leonard will need to rest in the upcoming All-Star break. Lue hopes that Leonard will be fit enough to play in the Clippers' first game back with the OKC Thunder on Feb. 22.
However, if Leonard misses the All-Star Game, who should be his replacement? De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis were the two biggest snubs in the All-Star Game this year. Both Sacramento Kings stars arguably deserved a spot in Indianapolis, but the depth of the Western Conference squad made it difficult.
While Fox is the heart and soul of the Kings, Sabonis might be more deserving. He has been a double-double machine for Sacramento and is having the best season of his career. He's even in the MVP conversation and ranked seventh in the latest MVP power rankings.
