Read Kawhi Leonard statement on NBA’s significant punishments, fines

NBA star Kawhi Leonard issued a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after the league announced significant punishments for the Los Angeles Clippers and team owner Steve Ballmer.

The NBA announced the Clippers circumvented the salary cap with its alleged facilitation of “no-show” endorsement deals for Leonard, their former star forward, the league announced after an 11-month investigation concluded. Here’s how the star forward responded.

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Kawhi Leonard statement on Clippers punishments

“Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I am. I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family,” the statement read via ESPN’s Shams Charania.

“I entered into my contract with the Clippers as well as the agreements in question in good faith, fully committed to fulfilling my obligations and with no knowledge of any intent on anyone’s part to circumvent the salary cap. For 15 years, my priority has been giving everything to my family, the game, and those I share the court with. As I return to Toronto, I am focused on what I can control, closing this chapter, and moving forward with a clean slate.”

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Kawhi Leonard is reuniting with the Raptors. Relive their title run

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) lifts up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating Golden State Warriors for the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.

(Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)

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Kawhi Leonard is reuniting with the Raptors. Relive their title run

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) lifts up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating Golden State Warriors for the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.

(Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)

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Kawhi Leonard is reuniting with the Raptors. Relive their title run

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23), guard Kyle Lowry (7), forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and center Serge Ibaka (9) celebrate after beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.

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