“It’s hard to explain, but obviously I’m a competitor,” Leonard said. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year played in nine games after missing the season’s first 27 games, but returned to the sideline after playing against Denver on Jan. I’ve just got to get better, I can’t come back unhealthy.” They understand the situation that I’m in. I’m thankful for the teammates that I do have. “It’s been tough (not playing), but these guys have been doing it all season,” Leonard said. San Antonio never trailed until the final two minutes of each home game. 28 and a 17-point lead to the Los Angeles Lakers on March 3. Leonard watched as the Spurs blew a 15-point lead to New Orleans on Feb. San Antonio has lost seven of its last 10 games, falling from third to fifth in the Western Conference. Other teammates with various injuries have included Tony Parker, LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay, Danny Green and Kyle Anderson. The Spurs have struggled without their star forward.
He’s been riding a stationary bike and participating in three-on-three drills to simulate the physical contact of games, but has done so with staff members and “not my players.” The progress that I’m making has been great.” “But I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing. I don’t have a set date right now,” he said. He won’t travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip to Golden State, Oklahoma City and Houston.īut the 26-year-old Leonard says his return is imminent. Leonard held an impromptu, four-minute press conference Wednesday following Spurs practice. SAN ANTONIO – Kawhi Leonard plans on returning “soon” from a leg injury, after missing all but nine games so far this season.