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“We just felt that we had to pivot, and not to get into the particulars in terms of what went into the decision, but we just felt it was in our best interest, but also in the Clippers’ and Kawhi’s best interest, to move into a different direction,” he said.

“We tried. I think we all tried, and we gave it a valiant effort, and unfortunately, we have to move forward.”

When pressed further about the decision-making, Hill confirmed that USA Basketball had made the call to send Leonard home.

“We did. Ultimately, he was sent home, but we were in conversation with the Clippers on that.”