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Published 16:13 IST, January 9th 2020

'Kawhi Leonard thinks LeBron James is scared of him': Stephen A Smith

NBA 2019-20: According to Stephen A Smith's sources, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard thinks that LA Lakers star LeBron James is scared of him.

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According to Stephen A Smith's sources, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard thinks that LeBron James is scared of him. A very reliable source informed Smith that Kawhi Leonard asked LeBron James to stop being scared and guard him on the court. Smith also added that that is the only thing he has heard other than people talking about the Lakers 'physical toughness'. However, Clippers player Lou Williams replied to Steve A Smith's video with a blue cap emoji, indicating that Kawhi Leonard does not think that LeBron James is scared of him. 

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NBA 2019-20: Kawhi Leonard thinks LeBron James is scared of him, according to Stephen A Smith

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NBA 2019-20: Clippers Kawhi Leonard did not want to add to Lakers' LeBron James’ legacy by joining the LA Lakers

According to NBA reports, LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard did not want to join the LA Lakers and add to LeBron James’ legacy. Lakers had reportedly tried to sign Leonard during offseason but were unable to do so. Kawhi Leonard probably thought that instead of building his own legacy, he will be adding to James’, as per the reports. Furthermore, Paul George and Leonard fit the same timeline. The reports also pointed out that people usually overlook how well Leonard has thought regarding this issue.

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(Image courtesy: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram, Los Angeles Clippers Instagram)

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16:13 IST, January 9th 2020