Kawhi Leonard looks so ridiculously ripped in new photo that NBA fans can’t believe it’s not Photoshopped
Kawhi Leonard is so insanely shredded that fans are refusing to believe a recent photo of him is real.
The stoic Los Angeles Clippers star registered 30 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Despite his stellar performance, most of the online chatter around him related to a photo the Clippers posted of him before tip-off.
Leonard was snapped during a practice session looking absolutely shredded. His sizeable shoulders and bulging biceps were almost too impressive to believe, leaving fans in total awe of his peak physical condition.
Kawhi is in such incredible shape that NBA fans refused to believe the photo was actually real.
"This s*** look fake," one shocked fan commented.
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"Is this photoshopped?", asked another.
""Drug test incoming," joked a third."
"No way Kawhi arms aren't edited," someone else replied.
"This gotta be photoshop wtf," a fourth said.
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The photo is indeed legit and Kawhi's condition is certainly helping the Clips of late.
Six months on from knee surgery following a torn meniscus in the 2023 playoffs, and several "load management" jokes later, Leonard is looking back to his best.
He has played in every game this season and entered Wednesday's contest averaging 24.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.4 minutes per game.
Leonard stepped up for the Paul George-less Clippers when it mattered most against the Mavs, putting on a clinic in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The two-time Finals MVP's lightening quick spin and nasty euro step with 1:30 to go was reminiscent of the Kawhi of old and sparked a wild reaction from the LA bench.
The win against Dallas inside American Airlines Center was the Clippers' ninth consecutive victory, tying the Orlando Magic for the NBA’s longest win streak this season.
They are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a 17-10 record and face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.