Expert Analysis

What Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers can teach athletes about building the right off-court team

By Ryan Ejim and Scott Lemke ( September 22, 2026, 1:18 PM EDT) -- There are plenty of obvious lessons from the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers. But one lesson should matter to every professional athlete: when a serious investigation begins, your lawyer can quickly become the most important member of your off-court team....