San Diego State's own Kawhi Leonard made his Southern California debut on Tuesday night, as the new-look Clippers defeated the new-look Lakers 112-102. Kawhi scored 30 points to go along with 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a block, leading his team past Lebron James and Anthony Davis without the help of his new running mate Paul George. According to a recent survey of NBA GMs on NBA.com, the Clippers are favored to win the NBA title. The 2 time NBA Finals MVP will play a major role for the LA Clippers this season and beyond.
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SEPTEMBER 29: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers poses for a photograph during the LA Clippers media day at Honey Training Center on September 29, 2019 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)Player to Watch: Clippers Kawhi Leonard 2
OCTOBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers spins for a shot in front of Danny Green #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 112-102 Clipper win in the LA Clippers season home opener at Staples Center on October 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Player to Watch: Clippers Kawhi Leonard 3
OCTOBER 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers reach for a rebound with Montrezl Harrell #5 and Maurice Harkless #8, during a 112-102 Clipper win in the Clippers season home opener at Staples Center on October 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Player to Watch: Clippers Kawhi Leonard 4
OCTOBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers shoots a jumper over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 112-102 Clipper win in the LA Clippers season home opener at Staples Center on October 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Player to Watch: Clippers Kawhi Leonard 5
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