Kawhi Leonard finally made his long-awaited return to the NBA after being injured since the first round of last year's NBA playoffs. However, even though Leonard's back, he's still not quite in the superstar form he was last season - it's going to take some time.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a victory over the Miami Heat, despite an underwhelming performance from Kawhi Leonard. James Harden delivered a message to the team regarding Kawhi as he works through his struggles this NBA season.

The 59-point win by the Clippers marked the largest in the franchise’s 55-year history, and the largest out of the 597 games played in the NBA this season. It was also the worst loss in the 58-year history of the Nets, a franchise that entered the NBA in 1976 and started in 1967 in the ABA.

Led by James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac, the Clippers have gotten star-level production from that trio all season. While the Western Conference is loaded with talent, NBA legend Charles Barkley believes the Clippers are deserving of two All-Stars this season.

Despite playing limited minutes in a reserve role, LA Clippers forward/center Nicolas Batum appeared in high spirits.

Kawhi Leonard, showcasing the form that made him a superstar before his knee injury, opened up about his performance following the Los Angeles Clippers' victory over the Brooklyn Nets. One of Kawhi Leonard‘s defining traits as both a player and a person is his honesty.