Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard understands that there isn't much love remaining for him within the San Antonio Spurs fanbase. When asked about

Clippers center Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama as the Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night.

Like in his past returns to San Antonio, the 33-year-old Leonard was booed by Spurs fans during the player introductions. The two-way star had an acrimonious exit from the Spurs in 2018 after requesting to be traded. He was shipped to the Toronto Spurs, which he led to their first and only championship in 2019.

Chris Paul and Ivica Zubac will clash when the San Antonio Spurs (20-23) meet the Los Angeles Clippers (26-20) at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, January 29 at 8:00 PM ET.The Clippers are coming

San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama expressed frustration Wednesday night with how he has been officiated this season. Following the

The Clippers are currently 9-12 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Spurs have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.

But beyond the final score, the game’s biggest talking point came when Spurs rising star Victor Wembanyama found himself on the receiving end of a hard shove from Clippers center Ivica Zubac. The moment led to a rare visible frustration from Wembanyama, who attempted to confront Zubac before being held back by teammates and coaches.

Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA referees.

Kawhi Leonard admits feeling a "little pain in the heart" after San Antonio Spurs fans booed him during his return.

San Antonio Spurs sophomore phenom Victor Wembanyama proved as much following Wednesday's 128-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, expressing his frustrations to reporters.

Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.