To say that Kawhi Leonard had a great performance during All-Star weekend would be an understatement. The Los Angeles Clippers key player finished with 31 points and the game-winning three-pointer, and seemed extremely satisfied with the new format after the proceedings.
According to a post on X by ClutchPoints, when asked if he liked the new format, he said, "Whatever you guys want. Whatever you know grabs consumer attention, I'm all for it."
"Whatever you guys want. Man, same question. Whatever grabs the consumer's attention, I'm all for it."
Kawhi Leonard explained how entertaining the new All-Star Game format was 😅
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- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 16 February 2026
Not many people can question his performance. When fit and active, Leonard remains one of the best players in the league and arguably the best two-way player in the NBA.
And the same has been seen with the Clippers' season so far. After a rough start for the Clippers, Leonard's return to form has fueled a dramatic turnaround that has kept the team in the playoff conversation.
"When I play basketball I feel like I'm one of the best players," he said, though he questioned the basis of the rankings.
"It's for you guys. For me, I think it's a rotation every day, every week. Because you guys are coming in scoring 50, playing great defensive games. And then the next night, someone else is going to shine. So, for me, the rankings are just based on maintaining the hype around the game," Leonard said, clearly determined to continue his great form.
The 34-year-old is currently averaging 27.9 points, 2.1 steals (both career-highs), 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, and will be well aware that the Clippers count on him not only for contention, but also for postseason qualification. The Clippers currently sit in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 26-28 record and need to build on their recent performance to overtake teams.
