[Saba Sports News] Kawhi Leonard’s performance in the 2023-24 NBA season has been notably below his usual standards, marking one of his career’s lowest points. The Los Angeles Clippers forward is experiencing declines in several key statistics:
· 20.4 points per game (PPG), his lowest since 2014, with a career low of 7.9 PPG in 2011-12.
· 5.5 rebounds per game (RPG), the lowest since his rookie season, and a career low of 5.1 RPG in 2011-12.
· 3.4 assists per game (APG), the lowest since 2019, and a career low of 1.1 APG in 2011-12.
· 45.7% field goal percentage (FG%), the lowest in his career.
· 37.1% three-point percentage (3P%), his lowest since 2019, with a career low of 34.9% in 2014-15.
These numbers are concerning, especially given Leonard’s reputation for high efficiency in recent years. Just in the last two seasons, he shot 51.2% from the field, and last season, his three-point accuracy was at 41.2%. The significant drop in efficiency, combined with reduced scoring and rebounding, highlights a challenging season for Leonard.