Without a doubt, one of the biggest stories last year was how disappointing the Los Angeles Clippers were in the playoffs after losing three straight games to the Denver Nuggets. Just this week, glimpses of that massive failure have are showing up again after losing the first two games of their first-round series to the Dallas Mavericks. If they indeed fall out of the title race, what should collectors do with their Kawhi Leonard cards?

We take a look below at two scenarios that can happen with The Klaw’s stock during the postseason, and which course of action is ideal for those who invested in his cards.

What To Do If The Los Angeles Clippers Advance

Even if they’re two games behind the Mavs, there are still a lot of reasons for the Clippers to make it past them. For one, they have more talent in their lineup, with Leonard and Paul George leading the pack. These two premier wings are complemented by the likes of Rajon Rondo, Nicolas Batum, and Marcus Morris, among others, to create a well-balanced roster.

Leonard, in particular, has been performing well on his own. The All-Star is averaging 33.5 points on 53.5% shooting from the field, 38.5% from downtown, and 84.2% from the free-throw line so far in this series He's also averaging 8.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in 40.8 minutes during those two contests.

What Leonard needs is to go beyond and put out a performance for the ages, along with a consistent performance from his teammates. If the Clippers manage to string together four wins against Dallas, The Klaw’s card value will go up. 

This potential scenario will give collectors a short window to sell their Kawhi Leonard cards, should they wish to preserve their investment. As of now, Leonard’s PSA 10 base Prizm rookie card is valued at $1,725 on eBay.

What To Do With Your Kawhi Leonard Cards If His Team Gets Eliminated

Even if Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, it’s still not a guarantee against a Dallas Mavericks squad led by Luka Doncic. If they fail to live up to expectations, like what happened in the bubble, Leonard’s card value will definitely take a big hit.

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This can only happen if Leonard’s teammates don’t step up to the occasion. They need to learn how to close games against Doncic, and prevent the All-Star from building momentum that can cost them the series.

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A potential loss to the Mavs in the first round will cause a chain of events that will be detrimental for Kawhi Leonard card investors. For one, his value will certainly drop after disappointing for the second straight postseason. The Klaw could also leave Los Angeles and sign up with a new squad as a free agent during the offseason. 

In any case, it’s best to sell your stock of The Klaw if the Mavericks win Game 3 in their series. Even with a loss, doing so will help you preserve your capital for other worthy investments. 

The Verdict

Whatever happens to the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard will remain one of the NBA’s best two-way wings with multiple championships under his belt. Of course, anything short of an appearance in the Western Conference Finals will be deemed as a disappointing run for The Klaw’s team.

Card fans can take the risk of expecting the Clippers to emerge as champions, which will then amount to a massive payout in the end. But for safety’s sake, and to keep one’s capital intact, it’s best to cash out those Kawhi Leonard cards. Doing so will help reduce any chances of losing money before the postseason ends.