Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has made a large purchase in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Leonard bought a $17 million mansion that includes an infinity pool, wine cellar and movie theater.
This is the latest in Leonard's California-based purchases, which also include a penthouse close to the Staples Center and a multi-million dollar home in San Diego.
Kawhi Leonard has bought an absurd $17M home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA.
— Almost 12,000sq-ft
— Infinity pool w cabana
— 960-bottle wine cellar
— 10-person movie theaterLeonard also owns a ~$7M penthouse next to the Staples Center and a $13M home in San Diego. pic.twitter.com/gFprqZlJD9
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) March 22, 2021
The Los Angeles native appears to be engaging in some property speculation, though his Clippers future will be a point of intrigue this summer.
Although the Clippers agreed to an extension with Paul George, they have no such deal in place with “The Claw.” Leonard has a $36 million player option for the 2021-22 season, one he very well might decline given his market value is probably higher in terms of annual salary.
Article Continues BelowNot to mention, the Clippers are having a tough time building momentum.
Los Angeles entered the All-Star break on a three-game losing streak. The Clippers were 2-2 in their first four games after the break before blowing out the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
Although L.A. is still one of the favorites in the Western Conference, another playoff disappointment would make for an interesting free-agent decision for Leonard this summer.
The 29-year-old is averaging 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists through his first 35 games, shooting over 51 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. He remains as strong a two-way player as there is in the NBA. Will the Clippers get Leonard some playmaking help in the final push for the playoffs?
There is likely to be ample speculation surrounding Leonard's future depending on how these next few months play out, regardless of how many L.A.-area properties he owns.