Kawhi Leonard's latest comments should get Thunder fans hyped

Feb 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Kawhi Leonard speaks during interviews at media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn ImagesThursday, LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard dropped a noteworthy soundbite that warrants the attention of every OKC Thunder fan.

Following their 115-114 win over the Denver Nuggets, the two-time Finals MVP shared a rather surprising take on the state of his team, where, when asked whether Los Angeles is still a legitimate contender, he said their ring-chasing pursuits are "over now."

Throughout the past several months, many of Oklahoma City's once-incredibly exciting draft assets received via trade have…