NBA fans did not hold back when a parody account joked about Kawhi Leonard and Jaden McDaniels training together during this offseason. The account stated that the workout would have been awfully quiet, given the nature of these incredible defensive players.
Despite playing for two different teams, the players managed to hit each other up to work out and fans would have definitely loved to be a fly on the wall to observe how they work together. Leonard himself is known as a man of very few words and is a major introvert. While he may not say much, Leonard has already proven himself to be a menace on the court.
“Nothing but autistic grunts and partial sentences (face exhaling emoji)” One fan commented.
Nothing but autistic grunts and partial sentences 😤
— North Star Ranch (@NorthStarRanch_) October 16, 2025
“That’s why Kawhi smiling. They ain’t said sh*t for the last two hours.” Another fan reacted.
“Only sounds were of sneakers and a basketball. KL2 probably said ‘board man gets paid’ or ‘bucket’. Maybe a ‘nope’.” One more fan added.
Both Kawhi Leonard and Jaden McDaniels are well known introverts in the league today. But this does not mean that the two are not strong enough. Both of them have shown equal prowess on the court, with their reserved personalities making it all the more difficult for opponents to read their plays and dominate them.
NBA Fans Feel Kawhi Leonard Was Too Happy To Train With Jaden McDaniels
NBA fans feel that Kawhi Leonard and Jaden McDaniels looked a little too happy to work out together in the picture going viral on social media. It is true that both these talented players are introverts and perhaps they would have been a lot more comfortable hanging out with someone who has a personality similar to their own.
“First time I seen Kawhi look more happy than someone in a picture.” One NBA fan reacted.
First time I seen kawhi look more happy than someone in a picture.
— 0xMajam🀄️’? (@Majam__) October 17, 2025
“Look how happy Kawhi is to meet his favorite player.” Another fan noted.
“Seeing two guys with that kind of defensive prowess working together is fascinating. I think that shared commitment to elite defense is what makes their offseason sessions so valuable, regardless of how quiet they are. It definitely sets a tone for the upcoming season.” One fan stated.
Both Leonard and McDaniels are known for their amazing skill sets and dedication. Perhaps the two players were simply able to focus on honing their skills without many distractions in the form of talking about trivial things.
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