Kawhi Leonard Addresses LA Clippers Struggles After 6th Straight Loss

• Kawhi Leonard says the LA Clippers losing six games in a row is 'a good challenge'
• The Clippers suffered a disappointing 112-108 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks at home
• The Los Angeles team are seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 21-21

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the season as NBA title favourites but have since been mired by inconsistency, the latest being a six-game losing streak.

However, Kawhi Leonard said being in a tough spot is a welcome challenge for the team, who are looking to dig themselves out of their worst streak this season.

The Clippers suffered a frustrating 112-108 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks, squandering an 11-point lead on Sunday night at the Crytpo.com Arena.

Leonard's 29 points was not enough, leaving the Clippers with a 21-21 record and seventh in the Western Conference. They were also without Paul George, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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Ty Lue's team have three straight home games next against the Dallas Mavericks, the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets.

Leonard on the Clippers' struggles

Leonard - winner of the 2014 and 2019 NBA Finals MVP titles - said the team was in a positive mood despite their dreadful run, when asked if the team has any chemistry, per ESPN.

"I think it's still good. Guys are still being positive."

The two-time NBA champion added that the poor run is a good challenge for the team.

"This is the spot where [the Clippers] see if we really enjoy the game and if we're a team, seeing if we can dig out this hole. It is fun. It's a good challenge for us."

Leonard and George were tipped to deliver an NBA title to the Clippers when they signed in 2019, but are yet to make the NBA Finals. The farthest they came was during the 2020/21 season, where they reached the conference finals, per TSN.

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More facts about Kawhi Leonard

Sports Brief earlier reported on more facts about Leonard, including his height, salary, age, net worth, wife, social media, and injury history.

He has earned seven All-Defensive Team selections and won the Defensive Player of the year award in 2015 and 2016.

The 31-year-old won the NBA championship twice: in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs, and in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors.