# Did The LA Clippers WASTE A Year Of Kawhi Leonard's Career?

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Podcast: [Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483)
Published: 2026-05-04T08:51:51+00:00
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Los Angeles Clippers face tough questions after missing the playoffs despite Kawhi Leonard’s standout season. Did the franchise truly waste Kawhi’s prime, or was the dynamic forward partly responsible for the team’s fate? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Darian Vaziri tackles this heated debate, examining Leonard’s performances in critical matchups, the organization’s bold roster moves—including trading away James Harden and Ivica Zubac—and what it means for the Clippers’ long-term vision. Key insights include whether running it back with Kawhi and Darius Garland is the right move, the pitfalls of sacrificing young assets for one more title push, and the narrative around blown 3-1 leads in NBA history as the Magic and Celtics join the infamous “3-1 Blown Lead Club.” Can the Clippers re-tool around Leonard, or is it time for a new era in Los Angeles basketball?

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