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That was quick: Spurs recall Kawhi Leonard from D-League

Kawhi Leonard

San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts to a penalty call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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I love that NBA teams are starting to use the D-League like a real minor league, like MLB teams use their farm clubs. For things like rehab assignments after injury.

Which is what the Spurs did with Kawhi Leonard, sending him down to the Austin Toros. But it only lasted 24 hours as they have recalled him, reports Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports.

He is expected to be activated for the Spurs game on Friday against the Hornets. That means James Anderson has been waived.

Leonard has only played in nine games for the Spurs this season as he has battled knee tendonitis. He has averaged 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in the games he played, but where he really shines for them is on the defensive end.

He’ll be back with the Spurs soon, they will plug him in and he will shine and win them some games. Because that is always what happens with the Spurs, doesn’t it?