Forward star of LA clippers, Kavi Leonard, Rejected for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Coach Die Lou said Leonard will be out of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns and will be decided during the Marcus Morris (knee) game.
Lou explained that they knew Morris could participate in Game 3 for 20-30 minutes.
Morris is limited with a left knee injury in the Western Conference final. The senior played 24 minutes and had eight points and five restarts in Game 3. With Leonard out, Morris’ offense and defensive versatility were important to the clippers. Morris was basically the backup center in Game 3 Ivica Zubak, Had 15 points and 16 rebounds in Game 3.
Although Leonard’s position for the series is uncertain, All – Star remains behind – the-scenes engaging and active, talking frequently with players and coaches, even at half-time, providing the observations and insights he sees. Leonard watched Game 3 with his family from a set at Staples Center.