Kawhi Leonard finished last season sidelined due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee, missing the final eight regular-season games and four postseason games. This summer, he was removed from Team USA's Paris Olympics roster following training camp, allowing him time to recover from his injury. Clippers team president Lawrence Frank did not confirm whether Leonard underwent a procedure on his knee but stressed that the decision regarding his Olympic participation was solely made by USA Basketball. Leonard has made a few appearances on social media, including a viral video with skateboarder Tiago Lemos, which garnered significant attention and positive reactions from fans.