Uncle Dennis strikes again Former San Antonio Spur Kawhi Leonard faces pay-cap scandal

Kawhi Leonard faces serious allegations of circumventing the NBA salary cap through a fraudulent endorsement deal with Aspiration, a bankrupt tree-planting service owned by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Independent journalist Pablo Torre revealed that the deal was worth $28 million, with payments directed to Leonard's uncle, Dennis Robertson, who has been a controversial figure among Spurs fans since Leonard's exit from San Antonio in 2018. The contract reportedly included clauses that allowed Leonard to avoid any obligations to the company while guaranteeing payment as long as he stayed with the Clippers. Torre noted a former employee of Aspiration claimed the arrangement was intended to sidestep salary cap restrictions. Spurs fans have taken to social media, expressing a mix of disdain and begrudging admiration for Leonard's financial maneuvering.

One fan tweeted that while he would continue to boo Leonard, he couldn't fault him for earning $28 million for doing nothing. NBA officials have not yet issued a public response to these allegations. The situation continues to unfold, with implications for both Leonard and the Clippers organization.