Text messages between late Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West and intermediary Johnny Wilkes reveal extensive behind-the-scenes efforts during the team’s pursuit of Kawhi Leonard in 2019, including a $2.5 million payment proposal from Wilkes. West’s communications criticized the Lakers’ pitch and indicated he sought Leonard’s decision timeline, ultimately leading to Leonard signing a three-year, $103.14 million contract with the Clippers.
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Jerry West’s Texts Show Clippers Negotiated for Kawhi Leonard
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