Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard would have consistently been one of the basketball betting favourites for NBA MVP at the BetMGM online sportsbook if he hadn’t had such long-running injury issues.
Kawhi Leonard Injuries
| Date | Injury |
| May 2017 | Ankle sprain(s) |
| September 2017 | Knee tendinopathy |
| January 2018 | Knee |
| June 2021 | Partial ACL tear |
| April 2023 | Torn meniscus |
| May 2024 | Right knee |
| July 2024 | Chronic knee soreness |
Why is Kawhi Injured So Often?
The majority of Leonard’s issues are tied to a degenerative knee condition. Chronic pain in the thigh and knee has been an issue for the two-time Finals MVP for almost a decade.
Consistent knee inflammation has led to spells on the sidelines for Leonard, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers each looking to manage his workload since he left the San Antonio Spurs in 2018.
Has Kawhi Torn His ACL?
Yes, Leonard suffered a partially torn ACL in Game 4 of the 2021 Western Conference semifinals.
He missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
What is Kawhi’s Worst Injury?
Unfortunately, there are a few contenders for Leonard’s worst injury. The partially torn ACL in 2021 kept him out for more than 12 months, but right thigh tendinopathy limited him to only 9 games in 2017-18 and ultimately led to the breakdown of his relationship with the San Antonio Spurs.
Knee and thigh issues have had to be managed since 2017.
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