In the preseason, the Clippers 94-102 the Nuggets. After the game, Leonard was interviewed.

Talking about the current Clippers, Leonard said: "Our mentality is in place, and the team is full of fighting spirit. This is the quality necessary to win in this league."

Leonard only played the first half of this campaign. He played 19 minutes in the first half, making 5 of 10 shots, 1 of 6 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals, without making any mistakes.