Leonard has appeared in nine of Los Angeles' 13 contests since making his season debut after the latest of a series of recurring knee injuries. The Clippers have gone 7-2 when he'

Like in his past returns to San Antonio, the 33-year-old Leonard was booed by Spurs fans during the player introductions. The two-way star had an acrimonious exit from the Spurs in 2018 after requesting to be traded. He was shipped to the Toronto Spurs, which he led to their first and only championship in 2019.