Kawhi Leonard Subjected To Ruthless Memes After Dropping Out Of The Olympics

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Kawhi Leonard didn't last very long.

Kawhi Leonard is someone who has certainly had to deal with his fair share of injuries over the years. Overall, it has also been impossible for him to stay healthy. He has been in and out of the Clippers lineup with little to no consistency. At this point, fans of the team are worried that their club won't be all that great for much longer. Paul George just left which means Kawhi is stuck with an aging James Harden and an aging Russell Westbrook. Needless to say, dire straits are ahead.

Having said all of that, fans were surprised when Kawhi Leonard revealed that he would be playing on Team USA at the Olympics. He even made it to training camp this past week. However, his time with the team has already come to an end. Today, it was revealed that he would be stepping back from the team due to injury. Instead, Derrick White of the Boston Celtics would be taking his place. Overall, a terrible fate for a beloved player.

Kawhi Leonard Drops Out

Subsequently, Kawhi became a trending topic on social media. In fact, there was a lot of mockery to go around. Below, you can see a plethora of memes that were made as a way to shame Kawhi for his injury. Many of these memes have been used before as it pertains to Kawhi, but nevertheless. If anything, it just goes to show that fans want to see him play. After all, he is box office when he is at 100 percent.

The Memes Roll In

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is a bad look for Kawhi Leonard given all of the injuries he has gone through over the years? What do you believe is next for the Los Angeles Clippers superstar? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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