Kawhi Leonard Is A Problem (Again)
BBALLBREAKDOWNJan 3, 2026 • 8:11 • 40.8K views
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The Los Angeles Clippers looked finished. Rock bottom in the West, locker room chaos, and the quiet dismissal of a franchise icon. Then, almost out of nowhere, Kawhi Leonard reminded everyone exactly who he is.
Over the last six games, Kawhi has been playing like the best player on the floor again, powering a six game winning streak and dragging the Clippers back into real playoff contention. This video breaks down how he’s doing it, and why it’s working.
We dig into the pick and roll actions that are generating his best looks, including clever back screens, pin downs, and handoff sequences that punish even good defensive switches. You’ll see how Ty Lue layers Princeton concepts like blind pig and high post split actions into modern spacing, all designed to get Kawhi into his comfort zones.
From there, it’s isolation basketball at its highest level. Kawhi and James Harden lead the league in iso efficiency, and the Clippers are devastating when the floor is cleared. Watch Kawhi’s footwork, jump stops, shoulder bumps, and elite midrange alignment turn small advantages into automatic buckets.
We also examine a massive shift in his shot profile. Kawhi is taking more threes than ever, hitting them at a scorching clip, and using subtle rhythm mechanics like hop footwork and ball dips to stay deadly off the dribble.
Add in transition scoring, elite decision making, still disruptive defense, and the growing two man chemistry with Harden, and suddenly this Clippers team doesn’t look broken at all.
This is a full film breakdown of Kawhi Leonard’s resurgence, why it’s sustainable, and why the Clippers might be the one team nobody wants to see when the playoffs arrive.
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