In this world of basketball, there are some things that are always so confusing. Like Leonard of the Clippers, the superstar who can do everything on the court and terrify opponents, his injury is like a fog that makes it impossible to see the truth.
The Clippers officially announced that Leonard's appearance in the series G1 against the Mavericks is doubtful, with a probability of only 50%. The news caused an uproar in the basketball world like a bombshell. Speculation has begun to arise as to whether the former king will be able to show his style on the pitch again.
Clippers reporter Farbod Esnaashari was in a depressed mood before the rainstorm, and he posted two tweets in a row expressing his confusion and helplessness about Xiaoka's injury. He wrote: "Xiao Ka is still the same fighter who publicly declared to the media after the Jazz G4 game that he was okay and privately assured his teammates that he was in good shape. Despite injuries tearing apart his body, his name appears on the daily watch list for the playoffs. With this kind of injury fog, I find myself really struggling to report. ”
Shams spoke about the injury on the Stadium podcast, and his words revealed the Clippers' attitude toward the team's return in G1 — a form of "cautious optimism." According to Shams, Xiaoka has been injected into his knee, which is like a spring breeze, bringing relief and hope to his knee and helping him dispel the haze of inflammation.
However, Clippers President Frank declined to disclose information about whether he received injections in an interview. "There are some things that you can't control, and no matter how meticulous he takes care of his body, you can only control what you can control and give in to what you can't control," he said. Frank's words made people feel helpless, but they also revealed his concern and helplessness about Xiaoka's injury.
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue also talked about the importance of small cards in an interview. "Jr. is one of our best defenders and one of the best rebounders," he said. So when he's not on the pitch, it's hard for us to play small because we don't have an advantage. Tyronn Lue's words made people feel his dependence and expectation on Xiaoka, but at the same time, it also revealed his concern and helplessness about Xiaoka's injury.
In this world of basketball, injuries are always so unforgiving. It prevents the players from showing their talents on the pitch and the fans from enjoying their wonderful games. Leonard's injury is like a heavy stone weighing on the hearts of the Clippers and fans, and it is impossible to let go.
However, the charm of basketball lies in its unpredictability. Perhaps in the near future, we will see Leonard show his style on the court again. Maybe on the stage of the playoffs, he will prove his worth with his strength. Regardless, we'll be keeping a close eye on his injury and the progress of the game and looking forward to the day when he returns to action sooner rather than later."
In this world of basketball, there are some things that are always so confusing. But no matter what, we will continue to love basketball and support the teams and players we love. Because in this world, basketball is not only a sport, but also a belief and passion.