Former NBA player Danilo Gallinari criticizes Kawhi Leonard, saying Leonard’s 2019 move alters the trajectory of his career. Gallinari links his own professional circumstances to the effects of Leonard joining the Los Angeles Clippers, arguing that this ultimately set off a chain of roster changes.
Gallinari says he is most affected by what follows Leonard’s arrival. Both outlets describe that Gallinari is traded from the Clippers to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Paul George deal. He frames the trade and its timing as the result of the environment created after Leonard comes to Los Angeles.
While the reports focus on Gallinari’s personal blame, neither outlet provides additional independent evidence or team decision details beyond the trade connection. The core difference is emphasis: one piece centers on “ruining” his career, while the other adds Gallinari’s claim that Leonard should face a financial penalty.
