Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.

Kawhi Leonard is one of the more transcendent NBA talents of the past decade. Throughout his 13-year career, Leonard has experienced the highest peaks in the game. The Clippers star, a six-time All-Star,