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Prince J. Grimes

Kawhi Leonard delivered his latest Kawhi-ism with a brutally honest assessment of his new Clippers teammates

Kawhi Leonard really has a way with words. And by that I mean he seems to say exactly what’s on his mind when answering questions — including if he doesn’t have thoughts on what he’s being asked.

Leonard doesn’t really “play the game.” He’s an A-to-B kind of person. He delivers the most direct answers to questions. Nothing more. It’s become somewhat of a brand.

Sometimes that means reporters get nothing from Leonard. Sometimes it means he’s honest about things other players might lie about — like not knowing the league’s load management rules.

On Saturday, it meant admitting none of his new Los Angeles Clippers teammates have stood out during training camp.

I’m sure Leonard had no ill-intent behind that answer. It’s still early in camp and still time for guys to impress. But that doesn’t make his answer any less funny.

He started off so well by saying the new arrivals — including Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. — were the players he’d been paying attention to. He could have left it at that. Volunteering that “nobody’s stood out to me so far” was so unnecessary and hilarious. But that’s Leonard for you.

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