Kawhi Leonard finally made his long-awaited return to the NBA after being injured since the first round of last year's NBA playoffs. However, even though Leonard's back, he's still not quite in the superstar form he was last season - it's going to take some time.

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who made his season debut on January 4 after spending most of the first half working his way back from an offseason knee procedure, has yet to play more than 21 minutes in any of his first three outings this season.

Kawhi Leonard, after his third game back with the Clippers since rehabbing his knee, said he's no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he has been playing under.

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has appeared in just three games this season. Missing the first 34 games due to right knee injury recovery, Leonard has played three of the last four. The one game Leonard missed in that stretch was due to personal reasons,

Kawhi Leonard is in no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he’s been playing under since making his season debut recently. “I’m taking my time,” the Los Angeles Clippers superstar said.

After making his regular-season debut, Kawhi Leonard's official status for the Clippers' matchp against the Timberwolves

After nearly half a season missed, Kawhi Leonard is reportedly set to make his season debut Saturday.

Kawhi Leonard starts and plays19 minutes in his season debut with the Clippers, finishing with 12 points and 3 rebounds.