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[Saba Sports] A former Los Angeles Clippers trainer, Randy Shelton, filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for raising concerns about the team’s management of Kawhi Leonard’s injuries. Shelton, who served as the Clippers’ strength coach from 2019 to 2023, alleges wrongful termination after arguing the team mishandled Leonard’s knee and ankle issues during the 2022-23 season.
Shelton, previously Leonard’s coach at San Diego State, says he was recruited by the Clippers partly to attract Leonard to the team but was sidelined once Leonard signed.
The Clippers deny the allegations, stating Shelton’s claims “were investigated and found to be without merit.”
Shelton also claims he advised caution in Leonard’s return-to-play protocols, but his concerns were disregarded. Leonard, currently sidelined with recurring knee issues, is expected to miss several weeks.