Kawhi Leonard Asked Lakers Veteran a Surprising Question About Talen Horton-Tucker

Talen Horton-Tucker was the start of the preseason, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to two brilliant wins. The Lakers sophomore helped the Lakers win two games against Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. He was so great that even Kawhi Leonard questioned Talen Horton Tucker and his age.

Bill Oram of The Athletic reported that Leonard asked Lakers’ Wesley Matthews about Talen’s age right after the first preseason game. Is this the best compliment or what?

“To recap: One of these people was a two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player,” Oram wrote. “The other was a teenager until three weeks ago.

“’What’s this, Talen is 19?’

“That question, posed by Leonard to Wesley Matthews on Friday night, according to Matthews, still held up two nights later — even if Horton-Tucker has actually been 20 since Nov. 25.”

Kawhi praised Horton Tucker

Horton-Tucker was brilliant in his team’s win over the city rivals. The Lakers did an incredible job on Friday and Sunday.

On Sunday, the Lakers young talent took the superstar seat for the team. He slammed Kawhi’s team, and Paul George wasn’t able to keep his team on the track.

Horton-Tucker finished the night with 33 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. He led the Lakers in scoring in both games. How amazing is that?

King James took notice of Horton-Ticker’s performance, and his words are the best compliment his young teammate could have ever get.

It’s interesting to note that LA Clippers lost both games with their superstars on the field. Kawhi and George played in the preseason, hoping to increase their chances to win the game. It didn’t happen. Horton-Tucker shut down every chance Clippers players had to win the games.

In one occasion, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said he would work with Horton-Tucker more than any other Lakers player. He was right. Horton-Tucker deserves all the attention in this world. He is a rising star, and the Lakers trust him a lot. Hopefully, he will be able to contribute to the game throughout the entire NBA season. Lakers players needed a fresh start, and Horton-Tucker is here to provide that.