Jerry West leaked audio 'thanking' Wilkes to cause trouble for Clippers, Kawhi Leonard?

Los Angeles Clippers currently find mselves in a dicey situation after audio of executive Jerry West emerged on Friday, seemingly leaving a voicemail for Johnny Wilkes involving Kawhi Leonard. Earlier this week, Wilkes filed a lawsuit claiming he was promised $2.5 million by Clippers executive Jerry West to help lure Kawhi Leonard to LA in 2019. On Thursday, Clippers released a statement of ir own, claiming that accusations made by Wilkes were "inaccurate" and team was working alongside NBA as an investigation continues to unfold behind scenes.

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Jerry West leaked audio: Clippers chief appears to thank Wilkes for Kawhi Leonard deal

In a voicemail obtained by TMZ, a man is reportedly heard thanking Wilkes for helping persuade Leonard to join Clippers. Wilkes, who provided TMZ with recorded audio dated July 1, 2019, said that man who left mess was Jerry West. 82-year-old West, who played and coached Lakers was n reportedly heard referring to  current NBA Champions as a "s*** show".

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man on recorded audio is heard saying, "Hey re, this is Jerry calling. I really want to thank you a lot for trying to help. I heard this morning that everyone over in Lakers camp thinks y're gonna get him (Kawhi). I just find it hard to believe that he would want to go to that s*** show where he would t even get his name in paper and he wouldn’t be face of franchise, that’s for sure. He might be best player on team, but hope things are well and again, I really really appreciate everything you’ve done.”

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According to reports from ESPN, Wilkes claims to be close friends with Kawhi and best friends with NBA star's uncle, Dennis Robertson. In Wilkes' lawsuit, which was filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court, he alleges that Clippers and West w owe him $2.5 million as part of an oral agreement y made to compensate him for his help in getting Kawhi to sign with team.

However, after Clippers suffered defeat against Utah Jazz in ir pre-season game on Thursday, Leonard, who was a free nt in 2019, denied fact that Wilkes played any role in his decision to sign with Clippers over Lakers and Toronto Raptors.

This has led to NBA conducting a search into matter with Clippers, West and Leonard w under microscope. 

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