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Gregg Popovich on Leonard: “Kawhi is back”

He’ll be on a minutes restriction, but The Klaw will play tonight.

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And just like that, Kawhi Leonard on the court for the Spurs tonight is no longer a hope, but a legitimate certainty.

No more “sooner than later” evasions. No more Dr. Parker quips. None other than coach Gregg Popovich has said that Kawhi will play and the only question is how his return will affect the team.