Kawhi Leonard isn’t going to play for the San Antonio Spurs next year no matter what. According to Stephen A. Smith, if he isn’t traded, he’ll sit out…again.
Stephen A Smith just reported league executives are telling him don't be shocked if Kawhi Leonard sits out NEXT season as well to get to LA – wowowowow.
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) July 2, 2018
Sitting out is essentially what Kawhi did last season. Was he hurt at some point during the season? No doubt about it. Was he also healthy enough to return and refused to do so? That’s also a yes.
So this isn’t an idol threat, if what Stephen A. is saying is true. Kawhi is more than capable of sitting out.