Kawhi Leonard on Spurs fans booing him: “It’s just because the player I am. And what I’ve done here. So it’s a little pain in the heart still. It’s still love in the city wherever I go. But obviously when I put on that different jersey, they have a great fanbase, so they’re… pic.twitter.com/NbsTGCi6GQ

It's been nearly seven years since he departed from San Antonio. Yet, the Spurs fan base hasn't forgotten the mysterious circumstances under which he requested a trade from the franchise.

On Wednesday, Leonard played his eighth game in San Antonio since leaving in 2018. Leonard and the Clippers secured a 128-116 win on the road, moving to 27-20 on the season, while the Spurs fell to 20-24 in an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign.