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Eddie Johnson questions Kawhi Leonard's Hall of Fame chances after violation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Eddie Johnson questions Kawhi Leonard's Hall of Fame chances after violation

Summary

Eddie Johnson, a former NBA player, expressed doubt about Kawhi Leonard's chances of being a first-ballot Hall of Famer following a salary cap violation. The NBA fined Leonard $700,000, and scrutiny surrounding his off-court endorsements may impact his Hall of Fame candidacy. Leonard was recently traded back to the Toronto Raptors, where he previously won a championship in 2019. With the investigations concluded, Leonard looks to focus on his performance ahead of the new season.

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Key Details

•Eddie Johnson predicts Leonard will face delays in Hall of Fame induction.
•Leonard fined $700,000 for a salary cap violation.
•NBA also fined Clippers owner Steve Ballmer $30 million.
•Leonard traded back to the Toronto Raptors after the investigation.
•Leonard aims to improve his performance moving forward.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He will not get in’ – Former NBA player believes Kawhi Leonard will find it hard to get into the Hall of Fame

What they're saying

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Since the NBA announced the punishment for Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers over a salary cap violation, many have had their say on the two-time Finals MVP. Considered to be one of the best two-way players in modern basketball, Kawhi Leonard is easily a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
— Yahoo Sports

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