Kawhi Leonard comments on 'Zaza Rule' at Spurs media day

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Kawhi Leonard gave his take on the newly implemented 'Zaza Rule' during Spurs media day on Monday.



“I think it’s good to protect the player from getting hurt,” Leonard said. “I mean it has happened in the past to players I’ve seen when I wasn’t in the NBA, so I think it’s a good rule for the defender to be cautious so he doesn’t injure a player.”

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When asked if he thought the notorious foot slide against him last season was dirty, Leonard brushed off the subject.

“I mean it’s over with now, just ready to talk about the new season. If it was dirty, if it wasn’t, it’s not going to help anything right now.”

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