Stephen A. Smith Wants Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer Banned for a Year
Summary
The NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard for alleged fraudulent endorsement deals, including one with Daktronics. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has called for Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer to be banned from the NBA for a year if the claims are true.Key Facts
- Kawhi Leonard is under NBA investigation for allegedly fraudulent endorsement deals.
- One deal involved Aspiration, and another undisclosed deal involved Daktronics.
- Daktronics made the video screen at the Intuit Dome, home of the Clippers.
- Reports say Leonard received millions from the Daktronics deal.
- Stephen A. Smith says Leonard and Steve Ballmer should face a one-year ban.
- Smith suggests harsh punishments to stop players and owners from breaking salary cap rules.
- The NBA's probe has delayed a trade that could send Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the investigation must finish before the 2026-27 season.
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