Spurs’ Forward Kawhi Leonard has Torn Ligament in Right Hand
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Andy Lyons/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The San Antonio Spurs will be without one of their best players for a little while as forward Kawhi Leonard has a torn ligament in his right hand, and it is unknown when he’ll return.
Leonard must wait for swelling to reside before considering returning.
Not as bad as it sounds,” he said. “I should be back soon,” Leonard said via Mike Monroe of the San Antonio Express-News said.
There is some speculation/hope that Leonard will only miss a few games, which would be best-cast scenario for the team.
Leonard is the reigning NBA Finals MVP and a key cog of the team’s offense as well as defense.
In 22 games this season, Leonard is averaging 15.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Since his rookies year during the 2011-2012 season, Leonard’s points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks per game have improved each season.
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