Leonard chose early to jump out of the contract and become a full free agent. Although many fans, media, and experts believe that Leonard will complete the contract extension with the Clippers, Leonard has not expressed his position for a long time, and there is no news that the Clippers and Leonard have reached an agreement. Sometimes you have to admire Leonard's team, their secrecy work is really good!
Former NBA player Robert Holly spoke about Leonard on a TV show, commenting on Leonard's delay in reaching a contract extension with the Clippers. Horry said he would be angry with Leonard if he were a Clippers fan. Because Leonard has been slow to make a decision, it's unfair to the Clippers.
Horry believes that there are a lot of free agents who may be considering joining the Clippers, but they need to see how Leonard decides. But Leonard sat on the fishing platform, waiting to see what others decided and then think about what he did. Leonard's waiting is unfair to the Clippers. At the same time, Horry said that in the past season or two, the Clippers have given Leonard everything they want, and now Leonard should not put the Clippers at a disadvantage.
Personally, I agree with Horry. The Clippers' biggest goal in recent years is to win the Lakers, and they have often grabbed people with the Lakers in the free market in the first 2 seasons. But this season, the Lakers have struck hard and have basically completed reinforcements. The Clippers have been slow to move except for the two-year, $6.3 million extension to Batum. I think that's because the Clippers are waiting for Leonard's final decision.
For the Clippers, it's important what kind of decision Leonard makes. Because Leonard does not keep the Clippers, it will determine the direction of the Clippers' reinforcement. If the Clippers reinforce the lineup according to Leonard's retention, once Leonard finally decides not to stay, won't the Clippers ruin the next few seasons?
So I think the Clippers have done nothing in the free agency this season, mostly waiting for Leonard to say something. Leonard's delay in making it clear is really bad for the Clippers, because the players in the free agent market are about to be signed by other teams. If Leonard finally pressed the whistle, where will the Clippers have time to strengthen the lineup?
Do you agree with Horry's comments about Leonard?