Kawhi Leonard joked about a New Years resolution for James Harden during the Clippers win over the Jazz. The moment showed a lighter side of Leonard as Los Angeles continues its strong run behind his dominant play.
Kawhi Leonard is playing great basketball, but he also found time to have some fun with his teammates.
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During the Los Angeles Clippers 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz, Leonard delivered a funny message aimed at James Harden. The clip was shown at Intuit Dome during intermission and quickly caught attention.
“Happy New Year. And I have a New Year's resolution for my teammate, James Harden. I want to see if he could eat food without getting it in his beard,” Leonard said, via Joey Linn of SI.
That mood is driven by winning and by Leonard's elite play. He scored 45 points against Utah on 16 of 29 shooting, leading Los Angeles to its sixth straight victory.
Over the last six games, Leonard has been dominant, averaging 39 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.2 stocks.
The Clippers struggled early in the 2025 26 season, but things are turning fast. Leonard's leadership on the court and his lighthearted moment off it show a team that is clicking.
As long as Leonard stays healthy and keeps setting the tone, both with his play and his voice, the Clippers look ready to keep climbing.
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